supercity en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *úp Proto-Indo-European *-er Proto-Indo-European *upér Proto-Italic *super Latin super Latin super-lbor. English super- Late Latin cīvitātem (city) Old French citetbor. Middle English cite English city English supercity From super- + city.
Meanings
- An extremely large city, metropolis or urban area.
- The merged urban area of several close cities.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| supercities | Number=Plur | lexicographic |