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Megacity: meaning, definitions and examples

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megacity

 

[ หˆmษ›ษกษ™หŒsษชti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

urban geography

A megacity is a very large city with a population of over ten million people. Megacities often have significant economic, political, and cultural influence both locally and internationally. They face unique challenges, including overcrowding, pollution, and infrastructure strain.

Synonyms

megapolis, metropolis, supercity

Examples of usage

  • Tokyo is the largest megacity in the world.
  • Many megacities struggle with public transportation issues.
  • Urban planning is crucial for the sustainability of megacities.
  • In megacities, the cost of living can be extremely high.

Translations

Translations of the word "megacity" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น megacidade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‡เค—เคพเคธเคฟเคŸเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Megastadt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ megakota

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะตะณะฐะฟะพะปั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ megamiasto

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒกใ‚ฌใ‚ทใƒ†ใ‚ฃ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mรฉgapole

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ megaciudad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท megakent

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฉ”๊ฐ€์‹œํ‹ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฏูŠู†ุฉ ุถุฎู…ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ megacity

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ megacity

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‰นๅคงๅŸŽๅธ‚

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ megacity

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ megaborg

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะตะณะฐะฟะพะปะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒ’แƒแƒžแƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ megacity

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ megaciudad

Etymology

The term 'megacity' is derived from the Greek prefix 'mega-', meaning 'great' or 'large', combined with the English word 'city'. It started to gain popularity in the late 20th century as urbanization accelerated and new cities emerged with populations exceeding ten million. The concept reflects the changing dynamics of population distribution, where large cities increasingly attract people from rural areas and smaller towns due to opportunities in employment, education, and lifestyle. As of the early 21st century, the number of megacities has grown significantly, especially in developing countries, leading to discussions around urban planning, sustainability, and the challenges that come with rapid urban growth.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,871, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.