What does the cryptic crossword clue "City subway not quite European (10)" mean?

The definition is "City". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). METRO (synonym="METRO") + POLIS (synonym="POLIS") = METROPOLIS; definition: "City" The answer is METROPOLIS.

City subway not quite European (10)

Guardian Cryptic #29285 | 24 Across | 2024-01-22 flower

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