Greater

American

[grey-ter] / ˈgreɪ tər /

adjective

designating a city or country and its adjacent area.

Greater New York; Greater Los Angeles.

Greater British

/ ˈɡreɪtə /

adjective

(of a city) considered with the inclusion of the outer suburbs

Greater London

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Etymology

Origin of Greater

First recorded in 1570–80; great + -er ⁴

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The Pat Brown Institute for Public Affairs and the League of Women Voters of Greater Los Angeles are hosting the event, which will air live on Fox11.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

“We’re deeply concerned about the sharp caseload decline we will see beginning this week,” said Nolan Downey, senior director of policy for the Greater Chicago Food Depository, Chicago’s food bank.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

In 2021, she became board chair of the Apartment Assn. of Greater Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Kirsty's council, Trafford in Greater Manchester, had a 45% net service spend on adult social care in 2024-25, which was higher than the England-wide figure of 41%.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

“Those are common. You didn’t have to go into the Greater Jungle to find them.”

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray

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