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metropolitan

adjectivemasculinegeneral usecommon/mɨ.tɾu.pu.li.ˈtɐ.nu/me·tro·po·li·ta·no

Definition

Relating to a metropolis or a major, densely populated urban area; also used as a noun to designate an underground railway transport system in a city.

Usage examples

“The metropolitan area of Lisbon includes several municipalities.”

“Let's take the metropolitan to get to the city center faster.”

Synonyms

urban city subway (as noun)

Antonyms

rural provincial

Common combinations

metropolitan areametropolitan transportmetropolitan linemetropolitan network