megapolis en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /məˈɡæp.ə.lɪs/
Etymology
From mega- (“great”) + -polis (“city”), from Ancient Greek μέγας (mégas, “large”) + πόλις (pólis, “city”).
Meanings
- A very large city or urban complex; a metropolis.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| megapoleis | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| megapolises | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Relateds
polis · ecumenopolis · megalopolis · metropolis · acropolis