noun
- plural of megalopolis; very large urban areas consisting of several cities and their surrounding areas that have grown together
Examples
- The northeastern United States contains one of the world’s largest megalopolises.
- Tokyo and its surrounding areas form one of the most densely populated megalopolises on Earth.
- Urban planners study megalopolises to understand how massive population centers develop.
- Transportation systems in megalopolises must handle millions of commuters daily.
- Environmental challenges are particularly acute in megalopolises due to their size and density.
- The economic output of major megalopolises often rivals that of entire countries.