megalopolis

noun
UK: /ˌmeɡəˈlɒpəlɪs/
US: /ˌmeɡəˈlɑːpəlɪs/

  1. A very large city or urban area that includes many towns and cities.

    1. The megalopolis is home to many people.
    2. The East Coast megalopolis stretches from Boston to Washington D.C.

  2. A region consisting of several large cities and suburbs that are so close together that they form a single, continuous urban area.

    1. New York is part of a big megalopolis.
    2. The transport system in the megalopolis needs major improvements to reduce traffic.

Synonyms

conurbation urban sprawl city-state metroplex
megalopolis adjective

  1. Relating to or characteristic of a megalopolis.

    1. The megalopolis region is densely populated.
    2. Megalopolis life can be stressful due to the fast pace and constant activity.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "megalopolis" in English means: A very large city or urban area that includes many towns and cities., A region consisting of several large cities and suburbs that are so close together that they form a single, continuous urban area..

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

Synonyms for "megalopolis": conurbation, urban sprawl, city-state, metroplex.

Example usage of "megalopolis": "The megalopolis is home to many people.". More examples on the page.