supercity
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6.8
- noun
- /ˈsuːpərˌsɪti/
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superciudad
- Several regions are competing to become the first supercity that combines urban living with environmental harmony.
Examples
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In the future, a supercity could integrate advanced technologies to manage resources more efficiently.
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HoIIywood promises to become part of another supercity, Iike a Iot of supercities in America.
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HoIIywood promises to become part of another supercity, Iike a Iot of supercities in America.
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He was soaring through time, out of the knife-edge present, back to glaciers and forward to supercities, perhaps ten thousand years each way.
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The development of eco-friendly transportation systems is essential for the growth of a supercity that prioritizes sustainability.
Synonyms
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1.0
A large town where many people live and work that has its own local government
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5.2
A very large important city that is the main center in a region or country
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2.7
A place with many people and buildings like a city
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3.4
A large city where many people live and work
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3.9
A very large city with more than ten million people and many jobs and services
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7.4
A large area made of several nearby cities and their suburbs
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8.1
A very large area where several cities and towns meet and many people live
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8.9
A large area where several towns or cities grow together into one continuous urban area
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Etymology
Supercity combines super ('above' or 'very') and city ('town'), like in supermarket or superhero. It helps you picture a city that is much larger or more advanced than a normal city, often made by joining several towns into one very big place.