metropolis
noun/məˈtrɑpəlɪs/
Frequency rank: #7,065 most common English word
Meaning
A large, busy, and important city, often the chief city of a region or country.
Example sentence
Tokyo is considered one of the most vibrant metropolis in the world.
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