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Uncommonmetropolis
The correct spelling is metropolis.
How to pronounce metropolis
/mɪˈtɹɒpəlɪs/
nounIPA: /mɪˈtɹɒpəlɪs/
Say it like: Met-rop-oli-s
The correct spelling is metropolis. (history) The mother (founding) polis (city state) of a colony.
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Definition
noun
- 1.(history) The mother (founding) polis (city state) of a colony.
- 2.A large, busy city, especially as the main city in an area or country or as distinguished from surrounding rural areas.
- 3.(canon law) The see of a metropolitan archbishop, ranking above its suffragan diocesan bishops.
- 4.A generic focus in the distribution of plants or animals.
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