megacities

noun

Meaning

A very large city, typically with a population of over 10 million people.

Examples

Rapid urbanization has led to the emergence of the megacity as a dominant feature of the 21st-century landscape.
Infrastructure in a modern megacity must constantly adapt to support the needs of millions of daily commuters.

Synonyms: metropolis, urban center, conurbation, megalopolis

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megacities

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈmɛɡəˌsɪti/

Definition

A very large city, typically with a population of over 10 million people.

Examples

Rapid urbanization has led to the emergence of the megacity as a dominant feature of the 21st-century landscape.
Infrastructure in a modern megacity must constantly adapt to support the needs of millions of daily commuters.
Many developing nations are struggling to manage the environmental impact of their rapidly expanding megacity centers.

Synonyms of megacities

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