metropolis

• Существительное, обозначающее очень большой и густонаселённый город, часто являющийся экономическим, культурным или политическим центром региона или страны.

A noun referring to a very large and densely populated city, often serving as the economic, cultural, or political center of a region or country.

1. Major cityB2formal

   A very large and important city, often the capital or economic center of a region or country.

   Мегаполис

   • London is a bustling metropolis with a rich history.
   • The metropolis is home to millions of people from diverse backgrounds.
   • She moved from a small town to the metropolis for better job opportunities.

   Синонимыcapitalcityconurbationurban center

   Антонимыbackwaterhamlettownvillage

2. Urban populationC1formal

   The people living in a large, densely populated city or urban area.

   Городское население

   • The metropolis voted overwhelmingly for the new policy.
   • The needs of the metropolis are often different from those of rural areas.
   • The entire metropolis was affected by the power outage.