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Metropolis

noun
/mɪˈtrɒp.ə.lɪs/

Meaning

A very large city, especially the main city of a country or region
A large, important city that is a hub of culture, business, and population.

Example Sentences

New York is a bustling metropolis with millions of residents.

New York is often described as a global metropolis.

Synonyms

megacity, urban center, capital, major city, city, hub
Entry 1
megacity, urban center, capital, major city
Entry 2
city, urban center, capital, hub

Antonyms

village, town, countryside, rural area
Entry 1
village, town, countryside, rural area
Entry 2
village, town, countryside

Collocations

bustling metropolis, modern metropolis, major metropolis, global metropolis, cultural metropolis
Entry 1
bustling metropolis, modern metropolis, major metropolis, global metropolis
Entry 2
global metropolis, modern metropolis, bustling metropolis, cultural metropolis

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