Metropolitan (Adjective)
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a metropolis; "metropolitan area".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The city's metropolitan area had a population of millions of people from diverse backgrounds.
- The metropolitan lifestyle in New York City was appealing to many young professionals looking to advance their careers.
- A metropolitan area typically includes the main city and surrounding towns and suburbs.
- The cost of living in metropolitan cities like Tokyo and Hong Kong is notoriously high.
- The metropolitan region of Los Angeles encompasses numerous cities, beaches, and cultural attractions.