Supercity: meaning, definitions and examples

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supercity

 

[ หˆsuหpษ™rsษชti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

urban concept

A supercity is a large urban area that has undergone significant development and expansion, often characterized by a dense population and extensive economic and cultural resources. These cities often serve as major hubs for trade, commerce, and innovation, attracting a diverse population and driving regional and national growth.

Synonyms

megacity, metropolis, urban center

Examples of usage

  • Tokyo is often cited as a supercity due to its vast size and influence.
  • The concept of a supercity highlights the importance of urban planning in megacities.
  • Many people migrate to supercities in search of better job opportunities.

Translations

Translations of the word "supercity" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น supercidade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคชเคฐเคธเคฟเคŸเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Superstadt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ superkota

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ััƒะฟะตั€ะผั–ัั‚ะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ supermiasto

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใƒผใƒ‘ใ‚ทใƒ†ใ‚ฃ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท supercitรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ superciudad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sรผper ลŸehir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šˆํผ์‹œํ‹ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฏูŠู†ุฉ ุณูˆุจุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ supermฤ›sto

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ supermesto

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ถ…็บงๅŸŽๅธ‚

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ supermesto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ofurborg

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ััƒะฟะตั€า›ะฐะปะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒฃแƒžแƒ”แƒ  แƒฅแƒแƒšแƒแƒฅแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ super ลŸษ™hษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ superciudad

Etymology

The term 'supercity' combines the prefix 'super-', meaning above or beyond, with 'city', a term derived from the Latin word 'civitas', which refers to a community or citizenry. The usage of 'supercity' became prominent in the late 20th century as urbanization accelerated around the world, particularly in developed and emerging economies. During this time, cities like Tokyo, New York, and Shanghai began to exhibit characteristics of 'supercities' due to their immense populations, economic power, and cultural significance. The idea of a supercity not only focuses on size but also emphasizes the interconnectedness of urban regions and their impact on global dynamics. Urban theorists and planners started using the term to address challenges related to population density, infrastructure, and sustainability in rapidly growing urban environments.