The Roots -polis- and -urb- Flashcards
geopolitics
The study of the relationships among politics, geography, economics, and population
cosmopolitan
a. Sophisticated; possessing knowledge of many countries and topics
b. Composed of people or elements from many parts of the world
impolitic
Not displaying good judgement or wisdom; foolish; imprudent
interurban
Connecting or joining urban areas
megalopolis
A single continuous region made up of several large cities and their surrounding areas
metropolitan
a. Related to a major city
b. Related to a city and its surrounding suburbs and towns
politico
A politician, especially one who is active in organized party politics
polity
The form of government of a country or other organization
urbane
Having refined, polite, and elegant manners
urbanite
A city dweller
