metropolitan
Translation
metropolitan, of a large city
Examples
He enjoys the metropolitan lifestyle.
He enjoys the metropolitan lifestyle.
The museum is in the metropolitan area.
The museum is in the metropolitan area.
Grammar Patterns
metropolitan ((noun)) relating to a large city The metropolitan police force is very large.
Similar Words
Synonyms: urban, city, civic; Antonyms: rural, provincial, country
Etymology
From 'metropolis' (mother city) + '-an' (relating to). So, 'relating to a large city'.
Memory Tips
Connect it directly to 'metropolis'. If 'metropolis' is a big city, 'metropolitan' describes things from that city.