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Megalopolis (Noun)

Meaning

A very large urban complex (usually involving several cities and towns).

Classification

Nouns denoting spatial position.

Examples

  • The megalopolis of New York City and its surrounding metropolitan area comprises millions of people and spans across three states.
  • Northern Europe's largest megalopolis is generally considered to be the Randstad region in the Netherlands.
  • The area around Tokyo forms the world's largest megalopolis in terms of population.
  • In South America, the São Paulo–Rio de Janeiro–Belo Horizonte megalopolis has rapidly urbanized in recent years.
  • Los Angeles and San Diego together contribute to the Southern California megalopolis, one of America's most populous urban agglomerations.

Hypernyms

  • Populated Area
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