"Ecumenopolis" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˌɛkjuːmɛˈnɒpəlɪs/ [Received-Pronunciation]
enPR: ĕ'kyo͞omĕnŏʹpəlĭs [Received-Pronunciation] Etymology: Coined by Constantinos Apostolou Doxiadis in 1967 from the Ancient Greek words οἰκουμένη (oikouménē, “the world”) + πόλις (pólis, “city”), “a city spanning the whole world”. Etymology templates: {{coin|en|Constantinos Apostolou Doxiadis|in=1967|nobycat=1}} Coined by Constantinos Apostolou Doxiadis in 1967, {{der|en|grc|-}} Ancient Greek Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Ecumenopolis
  1. The global conurbation predicted and advocated by Constantinos Doxiadis. Categories (topical): Urban studies Derived forms: ecumenopolis, Ecumenopolitan
    Sense id: en-Ecumenopolis-en-name-rJxEWIzI Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Futurology

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