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megalopolis

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Megalopolis (noun) means a huge urban area formed when two or more big cities spread out and join together.

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A huge urban area formed when two or more big cities spread out and join together.
"The Eastern Seaboard megalopolis extends from New Hampshire to Alexandria, VA."
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Etymology

Formed from megalo- (“great”) and -polis (“city”).

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What is the meaning of megalopolis?
"megalopolis" (noun) means a huge urban area formed when two or more big cities spread out and join together.
What is another word for megalopolis?
Other words for "megalopolis" include megacity.

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