metropolis

noun
UK: /məˈtrɒpəlɪs/
US: /məˈtrɑːpəlɪs/

  1. A very large and busy city.

    1. Tokyo is a huge metropolis.
    2. The old factory was far from the metropolis, in a rural area.

  2. The most important city of a country or region.

    1. London is the metropolis of England.
    2. As a cultural metropolis, New York attracts artists from all over the world.

Synonyms

city megacity

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "metropolis" in English means: A very large and busy city., The most important city of a country or region..

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

Synonyms for "metropolis": city, megacity.

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