core city

noun

: central city
Commuter trains also serve a more affluent clientele in the suburbs, generally bringing white-collar workers to core cities.Don Phillips

Word History

First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of core city was in 1965

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“Core city.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/core%20city. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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