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metropolitan

/mɛtrəˈpɒlɪtən/ adjective · British & US
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What does metropolitan mean?

adjective

Relating to a city or town, especially a large or important one; of or relating to a metropolitan area.

Example

"The metropolitan museum of art is one of the largest in the world."

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