central city en · NOUN
Etymology
From central + city.
Meanings
- The main city of a metropolitan area; particularly one containing multiple cities.
- Synonym of central business district.
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see central, city.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| central cities | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
metropolitan core · principal city · core city · central business district