Metropolises

/mɛˈtɹɒ.pɒ.lɪs.ɪz/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:16 ptsWWF:19 pts12 letters

Definition of Metropolises

noun

(history) The mother (founding) polis (city state) of a colony.
A large, busy city, especially as the main city in an area or country or as distinguished from surrounding rural areas.
(canon law) The see of a metropolitan archbishop, ranking above its suffragan diocesan bishops.
A generic focus in the distribution of plants or animals.

verb

To urbanize; to center or focus on the city.
To develop into a city or urban area.
To visit the city.

Anagrams of Metropolises

Words You Can Make

50 words can be made from the letters in "metropolises":

11-LETTER WORDS

10-LETTER WORDS

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9-LETTER WORDS

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8-LETTER WORDS

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Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

archbishopricmetropolemother city

Rhyming Words

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