"star city" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: star cities [plural]
Etymology: From star + city. Etymology templates: {{af|en|star|city}} star + city Head templates: {{en-noun}} star city (plural star cities)
  1. (figurative) galaxy Tags: figuratively Synonyms: star-city
    Sense id: en-star_city-en-noun-66SuM~VK Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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