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