noun
- people who live in or come from a large city or metropolitan area
- high-ranking bishops in certain Christian churches who have authority over other bishops in a province
Usage: religious
Examples
- The metropolitans were accustomed to the fast pace of city life.
- Many metropolitans rely on public transportation for their daily commute.
- The cultural differences between metropolitans and rural residents were evident in the survey.
- The council of metropolitans met to discuss church policy.
- Several metropolitans from different provinces attended the religious conference.
- Young metropolitans often prefer apartment living to suburban houses.