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- DictionaryMe·trop·o·lis/məˈträp(ə)ləs/
noun
- 1. the capital or chief city of a country or region: "he preferred the peaceful life of the countryside to the bustle of the metropolis"
METROPOLIS meaning: 1. a very large city, often the most important city in a large area or country: 2. a very large…. Learn more.
A metropolis (/ m ɪ ˈ t r ɒ p əl ɪ s /) is a large city or conurbation which is a significant economic, political, and cultural area for a country or region, and an important hub for regional or international connections, commerce, and communications.
A large, densely populated urban area is called a metropolis. "She liked living in a metropolis because there were many opportunities in a city that were not available elsewhere, like 24-hour diners." The noun metropolis comes from the Greek roots mētēr, meaning "mother," and pólis, meaning "city." Historically, the word referred to the ...
Definition of metropolis noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Noun. Filter. noun. The main city, often the capital, of a country, state, or region. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Any large city or center of population, culture, etc. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. The chief see of a metropolitan bishop. American Heritage. Similar definitions.
3 days ago · 1. any large, busy city. 2. the chief, and sometimes capital, city of a country, state, or region. 3. a central or principal place, as of some activity. the music metropolis of France. 4. the mother city or parent state of a colony, esp. of an ancient Greek colony.
METROPOLIS meaning: a very large city, often the capital of a country or region. Learn more.
