metro

Definitions


[ˈmɛtrəʊ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an underground railway system in a city, especially Paris

- a major city or metropolitan region
(e.g: auditions were held in all major metros of the country)


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Origin:
early 20th century: from French métro, abbreviation of métropolitain (from Chemin de Fer Métropolitain ‘Metropolitan Railway’)


[ˈmɛtrəʊ], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- metropolitan
(e.g: the Detroit metro area)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 20th century: from French métro, abbreviation of métropolitain (from Chemin de Fer Métropolitain ‘Metropolitan Railway’)




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