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megacity

/mɛɡəˈsɪti/ noun · British & US
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What does megacity mean?

noun

A very large city, typically with a population of over 10 million people. A megacity is often a metropolitan area that has grown to become a major urban center.

Example

"The megacity of Tokyo is a hub for technology and innovation."

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