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ecumenopolis.

The largest theoretical human settlement, a planetwide conurbation.

12 characters6 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˌɛkjuːmɛˈnɒpəlɪs/Received-Pronunciation
  1. The largest theoretical human settlement, a planetwide conurbation.

  2. A city spanning an entire planet or large moon.

Where this word comes from

From ecumene (“inhabited world”) + -polis (“city”). From use as a common noun of Ecumenopolis, applying the concept to diverse scenarios. Ultimately from Ancient Greek.

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