Stadtgesellschaft

urban society, the civic community of a city

noun SHTAHT-ge-zel-shahft Rare

Usage Note

Stadtgesellschaft refers to the totality of social groups and actors that make up a city's population. It is frequently used in planning, media and political discourse when discussing urban integration, diversity and shared civic values.

Examples

"Ziel der Stadtentwicklung ist eine offene und inklusive Stadtgesellschaft."

Natural Translation

The goal of urban development is an open and inclusive urban society.

Literal Translation

Goal of the city-development is an open and inclusive city-society.

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