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metropolis

/məˈtrɒpəlɪs/

/məˈtrɑːpəlɪs/

Translations

metropolisnoun

metropolises

/məˈtrɒpəlɪs/

/məˈtrɑːpəlɪs/

Paris is the cultural metropolis of France.

Париж является культурной столицей Франции.

Additional translations

центральный город

Synonyms

metropolitan area

urban center

metropolisnoun

A very large and densely populated industrial and commercial city.

New York City is often considered a bustling metropolis with its towering skyscrapers and vibrant culture.

The capital or chief city of a country or region.

As the metropolis of France, Paris is known for its historical landmarks and cultural influence.

The mother city of a colony or the parent state of a settlement.

Ancient Corinth was the metropolis of many outlying Greek colonies.

In certain Christian churches, the seat or jurisdiction of a metropolitan archbishop.

The council was convened in the metropolis of the Eastern Orthodox Church.