noun
- a very large urban area consisting of several cities and towns that have grown together
Usage: geography; urban planning
Examples
- The Northeast megalopolis stretches from Boston to Washington, D.C.
- Tokyo is part of a massive megalopolis that houses over 35 million people.
- Urban planners study how megalopolises develop over time.
- The California megalopolis includes Los Angeles, San Diego, and surrounding areas.
- Transportation systems are crucial for connecting different parts of a megalopolis.
- Environmental challenges increase as cities merge into a megalopolis.