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

In India, Gleneagles Healthcare’s margins are expected to move closer to Fortis Healthcare’s, while Greater China could provide further upside if losses narrow faster than expected, he adds.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026

The company reported $64.4 billion in Greater China sales in fiscal 2025, roughly 15% of its worldwide revenue.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 21, 2026

Apple took in more than $64 billion in its Greater China region last year.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 21, 2026

Beekeepers who feared a damaging new arrival of Asian hornets in the Greater Manchester area helped track down their nest after sightings sparked an urgent search.

From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026

She was in a jungle; specifically, the Greater Jungle.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray

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