metropolitan
Pronunciation: [ˌmɛtəˈrɒpəlɪtən]
Word
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.
Example
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.
Example
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?
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