Greater

[grey-ter]

adjective

1. designating a city or country and its adjacent area.

   Greater New York; Greater Los Angeles.

Greater

/ ˈɡreɪtə /

adjective

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

   Greater London

Word History and Origins

Origin of Greater¹

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

Example Sentences

Both parties are firmly against Czech households carrying a greater financial burden for cleaner energy, and both oppose the EU's ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars after 2035.

From BBC

Where he is as a Bruin could put him on a trajectory to much greater success.

From Los Angeles Times

A similar event held by Greater Manchester Friends of Palestine also took place where a crowd of around 100 pro-Palestinian supporters gathered outside Manchester Cathedral ahead of a march.

From BBC

Echoing Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Greater Manchester's chief constable Sir Stephen Watson, ACC Sykes questioned whether it was "appropriate" for a pro-Palestine march to be taking place in the city centre on Saturday.

From BBC

The rate hike would hit individual homeowners unevenly, with many experiencing greater increases and others seeing decreases if they live in neighborhoods that are not prone to wildfires.

From Los Angeles Times