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metro

met·ro [ méttrō ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
( informal )
Same as  metropolitanadj (sense 1) (sense 2)

metro Atlanta



noun  (plural met·ros)
Definition:
 
1. subway: a subway system in a town or city

2.  ( informal )
Same as  metropolis


3. Canada local government: the government of a large city

[Mid-20th century. Shortening of metropolitan]
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