"Polis" meaning in English

See Polis in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Polis
  1. A surname. Wikipedia link: Polis
    Sense id: en-Polis-en-name-EMUC1F3L Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English surnames

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          "ref": "1973 May 2, Associated Press, “Carol Polis loves judging those bouts”, in Sarasota Herald-Tribune, page 3C",
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          "ref": "2009 August 10, Associated Press, “Colo. delegation votes party lines on hate crime”, in KXRM, www.coloradoconnection.com",
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