2. Adjective. of, or relating to a megalopolis ¹
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Definition of Megalopolitan
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Megalopolitan
Literary usage of Megalopolitan
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. History of Federal Government from the Foundation of the Achaian League to by Edward Augustus Freeman (1863)
"megalopolitan citizens are also constantly found in other posts of honour.
We have already heard of a case,1 though we have not yet reached it in ..."
2. History of Federal Government in Greece and Italy by Edward Augustus Freeman, John Bagnell Bury (1893)
"Ba 22' War had been declared on account of a violation of the megalopolitan
territory; a megalopolitan citizen was one of the foremost men of the League; ..."
3. The Story of Utopias by Lewis Mumford (1922)
"Instead of his travelling, the world moves before the megalopolitan, ... In fact,
so accustomed does the megalopolitan become to experiencing all his ..."
4. Handbook for Travellers in Greece: Including the Ionian Islands, Continental by John Murray (Firm) (1884)
"The Northern (or megalopolitan) Gate (A in plan) is a double portal formed of
immense blocks of stone, beautifully fitted, opening into a circular court 62 ..."
5. The Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians by Charles Rollin, Robert Lynam (1839)
"The moment the illustrious megalopolitan perceived the light, and saw the man
advance towards him, with a lamp in one hand and the bowl (if poison in the ..."
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