City vs. Metropole
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Difference Between City and Metropole
Citynoun
A large settlement, bigger than a town.
São Paulo is one of the largest cities in South America.Metropolenoun
A metropolis; the main city of a country or area.
Citynoun
A settlement granted special status by royal charter or letters patent; traditionally, a settlement with a cathedral regardless of size.
Metropolenoun
The parent-state of a colony.
Citynoun
(Australia) The central business district; downtown.
I'm going into the city today to do some shopping.Metropolenoun
A bishop's see.
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Citynoun
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts;
Ancient Troy was a great cityCitynoun
an incorporated administrative district established by state charter;
the city raised the tax rateCitynoun
people living in a large densely populated municipality;
the city voted for Republicans in 1994
