metropolis
Translation
metropolis, large city
Examples
London is a bustling metropolis.
London is a bustling metropolis.
He moved from a small town to the metropolis.
He moved from a small town to the metropolis.
Grammar Patterns
a/the metropolis a large and important city Tokyo is a vast metropolis.
Similar Words
Synonyms: city, urban center, conurbation; Antonyms: village, countryside
Etymology
From Greek 'meter' (mother) + 'polis' (city), literally 'mother city'.
Memory Tips
Think of the classic film 'Metropolis' to remember a huge, futuristic city.