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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