Question

city - state noun
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an independent state made up of a city and the land around it.
the city - state of athens once operated like a small country.
use this word in a sentence or give an example to show you understand its meaning
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Explanation:

A sentence is created that follows the definition of a city-state, using a well-known historical example of this political structure.

Answer:

The ancient city-state of Sparta, with its strict military culture, controlled the surrounding regions of Laconia as a self-governing entity.