metros

noun

(general) A rapid transit rail transport system, or a train in such systems, generally underground and serving a metropolitan area.

(less common) An urban rapid transit rail transport system, normally with lighter track and light trains (i.e. an S-Bahn or similar), or a train in such systems.

A metropolitan area.

A city in Lampung, Indonesia.

adjective

metropolitan

Roots

metermetro- · Greek · mother

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