das Ballungszentrum
Translation
urban centre, centre of conurbation, metropolitan centre
Examples
Frankfurt ist ein wichtiges Ballungszentrum.
Frankfurt is an important urban centre.
Die Mieten in Ballungszentren sind oft sehr hoch.
Rents in urban centres are often very high.
Grammar Patterns
in an urban centre Many young people want to live in an urban centre.
Similar Words
Synonyms: metropolis, major city; Antonyms: periphery, province
Etymology
Composed of 'Ballung' (concentration) and 'Zentrum' (centre).
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'centre' (Zentrum) of a 'ball' (Ballung) of population.