megalopolis
/ˌmɛɡəˈlɒpəlɪs/
noun
- A very large, densely populated city or urban area, often formed by several cities growing together.
- Tokyo is a megalopolis with over 37 million people living in its metropolitan area.
- The northeastern United States is home to a megalopolis stretching from Boston to Washington, D.C.
- Living in a megalopolis means dealing with heavy traffic but also having access to countless cultural events.
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