* Politics: The activities associated with governing a country or other area, especially the debate or conflict among individuals or parties having or hoping to achieve power.
* Policy: A course or principle of action adopted or proposed by a government, party, business, or individual.
* Police: A constituted body of persons empowered by a state, with the aim of maintaining order and safety, preventing and detecting crime, and apprehending offenders.
* Metropolitan: Relating to a large city or its surrounding area.
* Cosmopolitan: Familiar with and at ease in many different countries and cultures.
* Acropolis: A citadel, especially in ancient Greece, located on a hilltop and often with temples and other public buildings.
* Politician: A person who is professionally involved in politics, especially as a holder of or a candidate for an elected office.
* Polity: The form or system of government of a state or other organization.
It's interesting to note how the root "polis" has evolved to encompass a variety of concepts related to government, society, and urban life.