met·ro·pol·i·tan 
/ˌmɛtrəˈpɑ:lətən/ adjective
/ˌmɛtrəˈpɑ:lətən/ adjective : of or relating to a large city and the surrounding cities and towns
▪ the greater New York metropolitan area ▪ This is one of the best seafood restaurants in metropolitan Los Angeles. ▪ a metropolitan newspaper
▪ the greater New York metropolitan area ▪ This is one of the best seafood restaurants in metropolitan Los Angeles. ▪ a metropolitan newspaper
