megacity
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.
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