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What Does Metropolis Mean?

Noun

  • A very large and important city where many people live and work.
  • The capital city of a region or country.

Metropolis — Full Explanation

A metropolis is a very big city where many people live. It's like a place with lots of tall buildings, shops, and parks.

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Metropolis Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
महानगर

mahaanagar

महानगर

mahaanagar

शहर

shahar

kannada
ಮಹಾನಗರ (Mahanagara)

Mahanagara

ಮಹಾನಗರ (Mahanagara)

Mahanagara

ನಗರ (Nagara)

Nagara

bengali
মহানগর

mohanogor

মহানগর

mohanogor

শহর

shohor

spanish
metrópoli

metrópoli

gran ciudad en español

gran siudad

ciudad grande en español

siudad grande

Frequently Asked Questions About Metropolis

What does 'metropolis' mean?
A metropolis is a very large and important city, often the center of culture, business, and government.
How do you pronounce 'metropolis'?
You pronounce 'metropolis' like this: meh-TROP-uh-lis.
What is the origin of the word 'metropolis'?
The word 'metropolis' comes from Greek, where 'metro' means mother and 'polis' means city, so it means 'mother city'.
What is the meaning of 'metropolis' in Bengali?
The word 'metropolis' in Bengali is 'মহানগর' (Mahanagar).