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megacity

[/ˈmɛɡəsɪti/]
nounfemininepl: megacities
megacidade
1. A very large city with a population exceeding 10 million inhabitants
Tokyo is one of the world's largest megacities with over 37 million people.
Tóquio é uma das maiores megacidades do mundo com mais de 37 milhões de habitantes.
2. An urban agglomeration characterized by complex infrastructure, dense population, and significant economic influence
The megacity of São Paulo faces challenges with traffic congestion and pollution.
A megacidade de São Paulo enfrenta desafios com congestionamento de tráfego e poluição.
Synonyms
metropolismegalopolisgiant citymegápole
Antonyms
small townvillagerural area

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
megacidade
Standard term used in Brazilian Portuguese media and urban planning discourse
São Paulo
megacidade
Commonly used when referring to São Paulo itself as a major urban center
Portugal
megacidade
Less frequently used; typically reserved for international contexts when discussing major world cities

Related Idioms & Phrases

the challenges of megacity living
megacity infrastructure
megacity development
megacity planning
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