metropolis

/,mi'trɔpəlis/
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metropolis

The family visited the bustling metropolis for the first time.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A very large and densely populated city, especially the principal city of a country or region: A "metropolis" is a major urban center, often the capital or the most important city in terms of population, commerce, and culture.
    • The chief see of an ecclesiastical province: In a religious context, it can refer to the seat or chief city of a metropolitan bishop.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • New York is a bustling metropolis known for its skyscrapers and cultural diversity.
    • Ancient Rome was the metropolis of a vast empire.
    • The bishop's authority extended over the churches in the metropolis and its surrounding towns.
Advanced Usage
  • "The metropolis": When used with the definite article, it can specifically refer to a major, dominant city, often the capital.
    • All roads led to the metropolis.
  • Concept of a "Global Metropolis": Refers to a city of international importance and influence in finance, culture, and politics.
    • London, Tokyo, and Singapore are considered global metropolises.
Variants and Related Words
  • Metropolitan (adj): Relating to a metropolis.
    • The metropolitan area includes the city and its suburbs.
  • Metropole (n): A term, often historical, for the parent state of a colony; the homeland.
    • The colony's policies were dictated by the metropole.
Synonyms
  • City: A large town. (Note: "Metropolis" implies a much larger scale and importance.)
  • Megalopolis: A very large, densely populated urban complex, often comprising several metropolises.
  • Conurbation: An extended urban area, typically consisting of several towns merging with the suburbs of a central city.
Related Phrases
  • "Rush hour in the metropolis": Describes the period of heavy traffic in a large city.
    • Commuting during rush hour in the metropolis can be exhausting.
Related Idioms
  • "A metropolis that never sleeps": An idiom describing a large, vibrant city with activity at all hours.
    • With its 24-hour diners and nightlife, it's a metropolis that never sleeps.
metropolis

The family visited the bustling metropolis for the first time.

Noun
  1. people living in a large densely populated municipality
    • the city voted for Republicans in 1994
  2. a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
    • Ancient Troy was a great city

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