noun
- extremely large cities with populations typically exceeding 10 million people
Usage: plural form of megacity
Examples
- Tokyo and New York are examples of megacities with massive populations.
- Urban planners face unique challenges when designing infrastructure for megacities.
- Many megacities struggle with traffic congestion and pollution.
- The world’s megacities continue to grow as people migrate from rural areas.
- Housing shortages are common problems in rapidly expanding megacities.
- Transportation systems in megacities must handle millions of commuters daily.