greater

adjective

great·​er ˈgrā-tər 

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

1882, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing greater

• a greater whole
• greater/better/more than the sum of its parts
• greater glory
• greater one-horned rhino
• greater one-horned rhinoceros
• greater yellowlegs
• the best/better/greater part of
• to a greater/lesser degree/extent
• to a greater or lesser degree/extent