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Is there a difference between "polis" and "city-state" or are they the same thing?

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Answer: Polis is a city state in ancient Greece and a city-state is a city that with its surrounding territory forms an independent state.

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Answer: While Polis is a city-state, it is not just a city-state in general. It is a specific Greek city-state. Hope this helps.

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