"Megalopoli" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From Ancient Greek μεγάλος (megálos) (masculine singular nominative of μέγᾰς (mégăs, “great, large”)) + πόλις (pólis, “city”). Etymology templates: {{der|en|grc|μεγάλος}} Ancient Greek μεγάλος (megálos), {{glossary|masculine}} masculine, {{glossary|singular}} singular, {{glossary|nominative}} nominative Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Megalopoli
  1. An ancient city and modern town in Greece located in the southwestern Arcadia prefecture. Categories (place): Places in Greece, Towns in Greece Synonyms: Megapolis (english: ancient city), Megalopolis [dated] Related terms: Megapolis, megapolis, Megapolitan, megapolitan Translations (ancient city and a modern town in Greece): Μεγαλόπολη (Megalópoli) (Greek)

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