greater

adjective

great·​er ˈgrā-tər How to pronounce greater (audio)
often capitalized
: consisting of a central city together with adjacent areas that are naturally or administratively connected with it
Greater London

Word History

Etymology

comparative of great

First Known Use

1844, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of greater was in 1844

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“Greater.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/greater. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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