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1. (history) The mother (founding) polis (city state) of a colony.

   Synonyms:metropolemother city

2. A large, busy city, especially as the main city in an area or country or as distinguished from surrounding rural areas.

3. (canon law) The see of a metropolitan archbishop, ranking above its suffragan diocesan bishops.

   Synonyms:archbishopric

4. A generic focus in the distribution of plants or animals.