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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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senilitythe quality or state of being senile : the physical and mental decline associated with old age
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abridgeto shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense
etherealof or relating to the regions beyond the earth
notorietythe quality or state of being notorious
arbitrateto act as arbiter upon (a disputed question) : to settle (a dispute between two people or groups) after hearing the arguments and opinions of both
emasculateto deprive of strength, vigor, or spirit : weaken
morosehaving a sullen and gloomy disposition
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