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Definition

noun. a large city and its surrounding communities.

Example Sentence

The home is located in a metropolitan area of Minneapolis-Saint Paul.

More Example Sentences

People live in the metropolitan area for jobs.

Synonyms

urban area; city region; metropolitan zone

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