great·er
| \ ˈgrā-tər
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Definition of greater
: consisting of a central city together with adjacent areas that are naturally or administratively connected with it
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greater/better/more than the sum of its parts
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“Greater.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/greater. Accessed 9 May. 2021.
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The first known use of greater was in 1882
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