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metropolis

/məˈtrɑːpəlɪs/
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Plural:metropolises
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Adjective:metropolitan
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• noun

1

A very large and densely populated industrial and commercial city, often the capital or chief urban center of a country or region.

Example

"The vibrant metropolis never seemed to sleep, with its downtown streets constantly buzzing with traffic and pedestrians."

2

The central or most important city of a particular activity, industry, or network.

Example

"During the Renaissance, Florence emerged as a thriving metropolis of art and culture."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Late Latin 'metropolis', borrowed from Greek 'mētropolis' meaning 'mother city' (from 'mētēr' meaning 'mother' and 'polis' meaning 'city'). It originally referred to the parent state of a colony in ancient Greece.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Metropolis. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/metropolis
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