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Word of the Day

megalopolis


Pronunciation: /ˌmegəˈläpələs/
noun
A very large, heavily populated city or urban complex.

Origin
mid 19th century: from megalo- 'great' + Greek polis 'city'.

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Compared to Lost Springs, Phillipsville was a megalopolis. In many ways, the people of Lost Springs also looked down on those in Phillipsville.

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