megalopolises

noun

Meaning

Extremely large, heavily populated urban areas formed by the merging of several cities and their surrounding suburbs.

Examples

Modern megalopolises often struggle with the logistical nightmare of managing transportation for tens of millions of residents.
Rapid industrialization in the 20th century accelerated the growth of several massive megalopolises across East Asia.

Synonyms: city, metropolis, conurbation, megacity

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megalopolises

noun

Pronunciation: ˌmɛɡəˈlɒpəlɪsɪz

Definition

Extremely large, heavily populated urban areas formed by the merging of several cities and their surrounding suburbs.

Examples

Modern megalopolises often struggle with the logistical nightmare of managing transportation for tens of millions of residents.
Rapid industrialization in the 20th century accelerated the growth of several massive megalopolises across East Asia.
Planners must consider the environmental impact when designing infrastructure for these sprawling megalopolises.

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