metropolis
nounfeminine/mɨtɾuˈpɔlɨ/medium
me·tro·po·le
Definition
The main city or capital of a country or region; a large, busy city.
London is a bustling metropolis.
The influence of the metropolis extends far into the countryside.
Common collocations
colonial metropolisgreat metropolismetropolis life
Etymology
Do grego 'metropolis' (mãe-cidade), através do latim 'metropolis'.