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metroplex

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met·​ro·​plex | \ ˈme‧trōˌpleks \
plural -es

Definition of metroplex

: a large metropolitan area usually made up of two or more cities along with neighboring heavily populated areas

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First Known Use of metroplex

1956, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for metroplex

metro(politan) + -plex

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“Metroplex.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/metroplex. Accessed 21 Jan. 2021.

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