Megalopolis

/ˌmeɡəˈlɑːpəlɪs/

noun

A very large, heavily populated urban area, often involving several cities and towns.

The greater Los Angeles area in California is considered a megalopolis because it includes numerous cities and towns.

Academic

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Megalopolis refers to a region much larger than a single city, combining multiple urban areas.

The Northeastern United States has a megalopolis stretching from Boston to Washington D.C.

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It implies an area with an exceptionally high number of people living close together.

Tokyo-Yokohama is such a densely populated megalopolis that it feels like one continuous city.

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Megalopolis isn't just large; it includes urban features like skyscrapers, transport systems, and cultural centers.

The megalopolis has a vast network of subways and trains connecting its diverse neighborhoods.

metropolis

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