ecumenopolis
See also: Ecumenopolis
English
Etymology
From use as a common noun of Ecumenopolis, applying the concept to diverse scenarios.
Pronunciation
- (Received Pronunciation) enPR: ĕ'kyo͞omĕnŏʹpəlĭs, IPA(key): /ˌɛkjuːmɛˈnɒpəlɪs/
Homophone: Ecumenopolis
Noun
ecumenopolis (plural ecumenopolises or ecumenopoleis)
- (chiefly science fiction) A city spanning an entire planet.
Derived terms
- ecumenopolitan
Related terms
- acropolis
- megapolis
- metropolis
Translations
planet-wide city
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