Metropolis

/məˈtrɒpəlɪs/ noun

Definition

A metropolis is a very large and important city, often the main center for business, culture, and transportation in a region or country. It is usually crowded and highly developed.

Etymology

From Greek ‘mētēr’ meaning ‘mother’ and ‘polis’ meaning ‘city,’ originally referring to a mother city of a colony. Over time, it came to mean any major city.

Kelly Says

A metropolis is literally a ‘mother city,’ the place that gives birth to culture, trade, and sometimes even new towns. When we imagine ‘the big city’ with skyscrapers and subways, we’re really picturing a modern version of this ancient idea.

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