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METROPOLIS

the chief or capital city of a country, state, or region

The meaning of the word metropolis is the chief or capital city of a country, state, or region.

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WordMeaning
eclecticcomposed of elements drawn from various sources
worldlyof, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs
scadany of several carangid fishes (especially of the genus Decapterus)
elusivetending to elude: such as
bravehaving or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty : having or showing courage
deputizeto appoint as deputy
deliriuman acute (see acute
superfluousexceeding what is sufficient or necessary : extra
succorrelief
conscientiousmeticulous