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megalopolis.

A large conurbation, where two or more large cities have sprawled outward to meet, forming something larger than a normal metropolis.

11 characters5 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/mɛ.ɡəˈlɒ.pə.lɪs/
  1. A large conurbation, where two or more large cities have sprawled outward to meet, forming something larger than a normal metropolis.

    The Eastern Seaboard megalopolis extends from New Hampshire to Alexandria, VA.
Where this word comes from

From megalo- (“great”) + -polis (“city”).

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