Metropolitan

/ˌmɛtəˈrɒpəˌtæn/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who lives in a metropolitan area.

As a metropolitan, she is accustomed to the fast-paced lifestyle of the city.

A member of the clergy in certain Christian churches, particularly in Eastern Orthodox and some other branches.

The metropolitan delivered an inspiring sermon during the Sunday service.

adjective

Relating to a large city or its surrounding areas.

The metropolitan area has a diverse population with rich cultural influences.

Of or pertaining to the chief city or a capital.

The metropolitan government oversees the administration of the entire region.

From the Greek 'metropolitanus', meaning 'of a mother city'.

metropolitan area

A densely populated urban region that may include multiple cities or towns.

metropolitan transport

Public transportation systems serving a metropolitan area.

metropolitan lifestyle

A way of living characteristic of a large city, often marked by cultural diversity.

metropolis

A very large and densely populated city.

urban

Relating to, or characteristic of a city or town.

cosmopolitan

Familiar with and at ease in many different cultures.

Metro

I took the metro to get around the city quickly.

City slicker

He's such a city slicker, always wearing the latest fashion.