metropolitan
Translation
metropolitan, urban, of a large city
Examples
He lives in a metropolitan area.
He lives in a metropolitan area.
The museum has a metropolitan feel.
The museum has a metropolitan feel.
Grammar Patterns
((metropolitan)) ((noun)) relating to a large city The metropolitan police force is large.
Similar Words
Synonyms: urban, civic; Antonyms: rural, provincial
Etymology
From 'metropolis' + '-an' (adjective suffix). 'Metropolis' comes from Greek for 'mother city'.
Memory Tips
It's the adjective for 'metropolis'. If it relates to a big city, use 'metropolitan'.