Megalopolis Definition

mĕgə-lŏpə-lĭs
noun
A very large city.
American Heritage
An extensive, heavily populated, continuously urban area that includes a number of cities.
Webster's New World
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pronoun

An older spelling of Megalopoli.

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Other Word Forms of Megalopolis

Noun

Singular:
megalopolis
Plural:
megalopoleis, megalopoli, megalopolises

Origin of Megalopolis

  • megalo– Greek polis city pelə-3 in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Megalopolis Sentence Examples

  • Both Sparta and Megalopolis sent embassies to Athens.

  • Nearly one-third of the population of the United States lives within this eastern megalopolis.

  • The foundation of the new federal capital Megalopolis threw Tegea somewhat into the shade.

  • Demosthenes supported Megalopolis.

  • Sparta, favoured by the depression of Thebes in the Phocian War, was threatening Megalopolis.

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Words Starting With

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Words Ending With

SISLIS

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