metropolitan (Meaning)

Wordnet

metropolitan (n)

in the Eastern Orthodox Church this title is given to a position between bishop and patriarch; equivalent to archbishop in western Christianity

a person who lives in a metropolis

Wordnet

metropolitan (a)

relating to or characteristic of a metropolis

Webster

metropolitan (a.)

Of or pertaining to the capital or principal city of a country; as, metropolitan luxury.

Of, pertaining to, or designating, a metropolitan or the presiding bishop of a country or province, his office, or his dignity; as, metropolitan authority.

Webster

metropolitan (n.)

The superior or presiding bishop of a country or province.

An archbishop.

A bishop whose see is civil metropolis. His rank is intermediate between that of an archbishop and a patriarch.

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metropolitan Sentence Examples

  1. The metropolitan area of Los Angeles is home to over 10 million people.
  2. The metropolitan museum of art is one of the largest and most prestigious in the world.
  3. The metropolitan police are responsible for law enforcement in the city of London.
  4. The metropolitan lifestyle is often associated with hustle and bustle.
  5. The metropolitan suburbs are a great place to raise a family.
  6. The metropolitan area is experiencing rapid growth.
  7. The metropolitan government is working to improve public transportation.
  8. The metropolitan area is a major center of commerce and industry.
  9. The metropolitan population is diverse and cosmopolitan.
  10. The metropolitan area is a great place to live, work, and play.

FAQs About the word metropolitan

in the Eastern Orthodox Church this title is given to a position between bishop and patriarch; equivalent to archbishop in western Christianity, a person who li

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The metropolitan area of Los Angeles is home to over 10 million people.

The metropolitan museum of art is one of the largest and most prestigious in the world.

The metropolitan police are responsible for law enforcement in the city of London.

The metropolitan lifestyle is often associated with hustle and bustle.