1. Land located within or belonging to a major city or metropolitan area, typically characterized by urban or suburban development
The real estate developer purchased metropolitan land to build a shopping center.
O incorporador imobiliário comprou terra metropolitana para construir um centro comercial.
2. Urban or developed land in contrast to rural or undeveloped areas
Metropolitan land prices have increased significantly over the past decade.
Os preços da terra metropolitana aumentaram significativamente na última década.