Megacity and Suburb

Megacity

Megacity noun - A thickly settled, highly populated area.
Usage example: such modern megacities as São Paulo and Mexico City
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Synonyms for Megacity

Suburb and megacity are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Suburb" instead a noun "Megacity".

Suburb

Suburb noun - A residential district located on the outskirts of a city.
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Synonyms for Suburb

Megacity and suburb are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Megacity" instead a noun "Suburb".

Nearby Words: suburban, suburbia
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