Synonyms

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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Greater

Greater Manchester's new mayor Bev Craig has said Prime Minister Andy Burnham's move to give the regions more power could "change our lives".

From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026

And this has now been confirmed by the party's convincing victory in Thursday's Greater Manchester Mayoral by-election.

From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026

Real estate professionals across the state have seen cybercrimes like these increasing, said Chris Duff, president of Greater Los Angeles Realtors Assn. and co-owner of Beach Real Estate Group.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026

The 41-year-old has also held the role of deputy mayor for economy, business and inclusive growth on the Greater Manchester Combined Authority.

From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026

“I thought no humans came into the Greater Jungle.”

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray

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