metropolis
Translation
metropolis, large city, capital city
Examples
New York is a bustling metropolis.
New York is a bustling metropolis.
The ancient city was once a great metropolis.
The ancient city was once a great metropolis.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) metropolis a large and important city Tokyo is a modern metropolis.
Similar Words
Synonyms: city, urban centre, megalopolis
Etymology
From Greek 'mētropolis' (mother city), from 'mētēr' (mother) + 'polis' (city).
Memory Tips
Think of 'Metro' (like a subway system) which is found in a large 'polis' (city).