Synonyms

Greater

American

[gray-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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Dave Barron, 61, from Bramhall, in Greater Manchester, has been decorating his home for Halloween every year since 2011, and has been preparing this year's Back to the Future-themed display since May.

From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026

Greater collaboration would let investors assess their portfolios, test their assumptions and estimate a social money multiplier.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026

The Apartment Assn. of Greater Los Angeles also is opposed to the measure.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026

Greater snowfall over Greenland could affect the stability of the Greenland ice sheet, while increased Mediterranean rainfall could influence future flooding risks in southern Europe.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 26, 2026

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

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray

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