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metropolitan (adjective)

A person who lives in or comes from a very large, busy city. It is also a title for a high-ranking leader or bishop in some Christian churches.

💬 Example

"The metropolitan area has a population of over ten million."

💡 Memory Tip

The METRO takes POLite ITalians ANywhere in the big city.

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
city-dweller urbanite citizen townie resident
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'metropolitan' as a noun to mean 'city' (e.g., 'Paris is a beautiful metropolitan' instead of...

Confusing 'metropolitan' (geographical size) with 'cosmopolitan' (cultural diversity).

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