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- [meg-uh-loh-pol-i-tn]
- /ˌmɛg ə loʊˈpɒl ɪ tn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [meg-uh-loh-pol-i-tn]
- /ˌmɛg ə loʊˈpɒl ɪ tn/
Definitions of megapolitan word
- adjective megapolitan of, relating to, or characteristic of a megalopolis. 1
- abbreviation MEGAPOLITAN megalopolis. 1
- noun megapolitan An inhabitant of a megapolis. 0
- adjective megapolitan Of or pertaining to a megapolis. 0
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Origin of megapolitan
First appearance:
before 1925 One of the 11% newest English words
1925-35; from megalopolis, modeled after metropolis: metropolitan
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Parts of speech for Megapolitan
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
megapolitan popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
megapolitan usage trend in Literature
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