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What does the prefix poli- mean?

The prefix "poli-" comes from the Greek word "polis," which means "city" or "state." It often refers to:

* Politics: The activities associated with governing a country or state.

* City: A large urban area with a high population density.

* Citizen: A person who lives in a particular city or state.

Examples:

* Politics: political party, political science, political ideology

* City: metropolis, megalopolis, cosmopolitan

* Citizen: police, policy, politician

Note: "Poli-" can also appear in words with other meanings, often related to the concept of many or multiple, such as:

* Polyglot: Someone who speaks multiple languages.

* Polytheism: The belief in multiple gods.

* Polymer: A large molecule made up of repeating units.

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