Metropolis
Definition
A metropolis is a very large city often regarded as the central or main city of a country or region. It has a large population and numerous services, and it often influences the surrounding areas.
Analogy
A metropolis is like the sun in our solar system. Just as planets revolve around the sun due to its gravitational pull, smaller cities and towns are drawn towards a metropolis because of its economic, cultural, and political influence.
Related terms
Megacity: An urban area with a total population in excess of ten million people.
Global City (or World City): A city considered to be an important node in the global economic system.
Suburb: An outlying district of a city, especially a residential one.
"Metropolis" appears in:
Study guides (1)
Are you a college student?
Study guides for the entire semester
200k practice questions
Glossary of 50k key terms - memorize important vocab
Resources
© 2024 Fiveable Inc. All rights reserved.
AP® and SAT® are trademarks registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse this website.