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metropolitan

 

[ ˌmetrəˈpɒlɪtən ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

city life

relating to or characteristic of a metropolis

Synonyms

city, cosmopolitan, urban

Examples of usage

  • She enjoyed the metropolitan lifestyle in New York City.
  • The metropolitan area is known for its cultural diversity.
Context #2 | Noun

organization

a professional organization or society in a major city

Synonyms

association, club, society

Examples of usage

  • He joined the local metropolitan club for networking.
  • The metropolitan opera is renowned for its performances.
Context #3 | Noun

transportation

a subway system in a large city

Synonyms

metro, subway, underground

Examples of usage

  • The metropolitan was crowded during rush hour.
  • She took the metropolitan to avoid traffic.

Translations

Translations of the word "metropolitan" in other languages:

🇵🇹 metropolitano

🇮🇳 महानगरीय

🇩🇪 metropolitan

🇮🇩 metropolitan

🇺🇦 метрополітен

🇵🇱 metropolitalny

🇯🇵 大都市の (だいとしの)

🇫🇷 métropolitain

🇪🇸 metropolitano

🇹🇷 metropol

🇰🇷 대도시의 (daedosiui)

🇸🇦 حضري

🇨🇿 metropolitní

🇸🇰 metropolitný

🇨🇳 大都市的 (dà dūshì de)

🇸🇮 metropolitanski

🇮🇸 höfuðborgarsvæði

🇰🇿 метрополия

🇬🇪 მეტროპოლიური (metropoliuri)

🇦🇿 metropoliten

🇲🇽 metropolitano

Etymology

The word 'metropolitan' originated in the late 16th century and comes from the Greek word 'metropolis', which means 'mother city'. It was first used to describe the chief city of a region or country. Over time, its usage expanded to refer to anything related to a large city or metropolis, such as organizations, lifestyle, or transportation systems.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,177 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.