Metropolitans

Pronunciation: /ˌmɛtrəˈpɑːlətən/

Metropolitans (adjective)

  1. related to a large city and its surrounding areas.
  2. having characteristics typical of a large city, like busy life and diverse culture.

Examples

  • The metropolitan area has a diverse population.
  • Public transport is essential in a metropolitan region.

Common collocations: metropolitan area, metropolitan region, metropolitan lifestyle, metropolitan living, metropolitan duties

Metropolitans (noun)

  1. a high-ranking church official in charge of a large city area.

Examples

  • The metropolitan addressed the city's concerns.
  • A metropolitan often deals with urban planning issues.