Metropolitan Area

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
MA
Pronunciation
/ˌmɛtrəˈpɑlətən ˈɛriə/
Category
Governmental
Related Field
State & Local

Examples in Context

  1. A predominantly urban region including adjacent towns and suburbs; a metropolitan area.
  2. The administrative division adjustments have brought a far-reaching impact for the development of Guangzhou metropolitan area.
  3. The urban development in the growth district of metropolitan area is complicated and dynamic.
  4. Hysteresis Effect and Cross Effect of Wuhan Metropolitan Area(MA)'s Economy on Hubei Province's Economy
  5. Emerson College, Boston College, and Boston University, all in the metropolitan area.

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