metropolis
- 01 C2 Proficiency
in ancient times, the 'mother city' that started a new colony.
the parent state or founding city-state of a colony, particularly in the context of Ancient Greece.
Simple“Corinth served as the metropolis for several colonies across the Mediterranean.”
In context“Historians examined the cultural ties that remained between the new settlement and its original metropolis centuries after the initial migration.”
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the main area where a specific type of plant or animal is found.
a primary geographical center of distribution for a particular genus or species of plants or animals.
Simple“This region is the metropolis for several rare species of tropical ferns.”
In context“The research identifies the river basin as the biological metropolis for these amphibians, from which they migrated to neighboring wetlands.”
- 03 C2 Proficiency
the main city or area where a high-ranking bishop has their office.
the see or central city of a metropolitan bishop, holding authority over other local church districts.
Simple“The cathedral in the metropolis serves as the headquarters for the entire province.”
In context“Ecclesiastical law defines the specific administrative powers the archbishop holds within his metropolis.”
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