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Polis literally means city in Greek, but can also refer to a body of citizens. In ancient Greece, a polis was typically a fortified city-state that controlled surrounding territories. The polis developed during the Archaic period as the predecessor to modern ideas of citizenship and local governance. Unlike other ancient city-states, poleis were political entities ruled by their citizens rather than a king. Over time, the term polis came to describe not just the city but the entire body of citizens that com

Author

Kim Justalero

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