Metropolis

Pronunciation: /məˈtrɑːpəliː/

Metropolis (noun)

  1. A large city and the surrounding area that many people live in and use for work, services, and transport.
  2. A country’s main city that controls government, culture, and important decisions for the wider area.

Examples

  • The metropoli attracts workers from the surrounding towns.
  • Many people commute into the metropoli every day.