Strong’s G3390
μητρόπολις
Part of speech
Noun, Feminine
Transliteration
métropolis
Pronunciation
may-TRO-po-lis
Definition
Metropolis, mother city
Meaning
a metropolis
Usage
The term "métropolis" refers to a principal city or a mother city, often the capital or most important city of a region. In ancient times, a metropolis was the central hub of political, economic, and cultural life. It was typically the city from which colonies were established and governed.