A city is a human settlement
A city is a human settlement of a substantial size. The term "city" has different meanings around the world and in some places the settlement can be very small.
Cities generally have extensive systems for housing, transportation, sanitation, utilities, land use, production of goods, and communication.
Historically, city dwellers have been a small proportion of humanity overall, but following two centuries of unprecedented and rapid urbanization, more than half of the world population now lives in cities
First Published: Aug 14 2025 | 6:24 PM IST
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