CEFR B2

metropolis

noun

Meaning

A very large, busy city, especially the capital or chief urban center of a country or region.

Examples

Tokyo is a sprawling metropolis that never seems to sleep.
Many young professionals move to the metropolis in search of better career opportunities.

Synonyms: city, urban center, megacity, megalopolis

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metropolis (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: məˈtrɒp.əl.ɪs

Definition

A very large, busy city, especially the capital or chief urban center of a country or region.

Examples

Tokyo is a sprawling metropolis that never seems to sleep.
Many young professionals move to the metropolis in search of better career opportunities.
The infrastructure of such a massive metropolis requires constant maintenance and planning.

Synonyms of metropolis

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