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metropolitan

Pronunciation: [ˌmɛtəˈrɒpəlɪtən]

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Learn how to use metropolitan in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “location”

(adjective) related to a large city or its surrounding areas. If something is metropolitan, it has to do with the big city and how people live or work there.

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The metropolitan area offers many job opportunities and cultural experiences.

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The rural town is not metropolitan; it lacks the features of a big city.

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What makes a region considered metropolitan?

Context: “location”

(noun) a person who lives in a metropolitan area or city. A metropolitan often enjoys the conveniences and lifestyle found in urban settings.

Example

As a metropolitan, she loves visiting art galleries and restaurants in the city.

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He prefers the quiet of the countryside and doesn't consider himself a metropolitan.

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What are some characteristics of a typical metropolitan?

How to pronounce metropolitan

Pronunciation: [ˌmɛtəˈrɒpəlɪtən]

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