megacity

noun
UK: /ˈmeɡəsɪti/
US: /ˈmeɡəsɪti/

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

    1. Tokyo is a huge megacity.
    2. The infrastructure of the megacity struggled to support its population.

  2. A heavily populated urban area that experiences significant challenges related to infrastructure, environment, and social services.

    1. Living in the megacity has some benefits.
    2. The air pollution is a serious concern in this rapidly growing megacity.

Synonyms

metropolis conurbation

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "megacity" in English means: A very large city, typically with a population of over 10 million people., A heavily populated urban area that experiences significant challenges related to infrastructure, environment, and social services..

The phonetic transcription of "megacity" is /ˈmeɡəsɪti/ in British English and /ˈmeɡəsɪti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "megacity": metropolis, conurbation.

Example usage of "megacity": "Tokyo is a huge megacity.". More examples on the page.