megapolis

[ muh-gap-uh-lis ]

noun

1. megalopolis.

Other Words From

• meg·a·pol·i·tan [meg-, uh, -, pol, -i-tn], adjective noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of megapolis¹

First recorded in 1630–40; mega- + -polis

Example Sentences

Last week, authorities were imposing strict lockdowns on districts in each megapolis, but the sudden shift back to closure is creating confusion and seems unsustainable after the protests.

From Washington Post

Viktoriya, 50, who owns a cafe and bakery in the city, said that Kharkiv was a “megapolis” in the minds of every Belgorod resident.

From New York Times

About 100 miles in length and one-eighth of a mile wide, the walled city would form the “infrastructure spine” of a wider megapolis, known as Neom, planned for northwestern Saudi Arabia.

From Washington Post

The company’s complete exit would have made a dent even in a well-off megapolis such as Moscow, as McDonald’s revenue accounted for over 50 percent of all fast-food business in the city.

From Washington Post

JT and American competitor Philip Morris International each hold about 20% stakes in the holding company of Russian tobacco distributor TC Megapolis JSC.

From Reuters