megacity

American  

[meg-uh-sit-ee] / ˈmɛg əˌsɪt i /

noun

plural

megacities

1. a city having a population of one million or more.

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megacity British  

/ ˈmɛɡəˌsɪtɪ /

noun

1. a city with over 10 million inhabitants

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Etymology

Origin of megacity

First recorded in 1965–70; mega- + city

Example Sentences

Demonstrations erupted in several major cities in Pakistan, including the southern megacity of Karachi where some protesters attempted to storm American diplomatic buildings.

From Barron's

In the Pakistani megacity of Karachi, an AFP journalist witnessed hundreds of pro-Iranian protesters trying to enter the US consulate, prompting clashes with police.

From Barron's

In the Pakistani megacity of Karachi, hundreds of pro-Iranian protesters tried to enter the US mission, an AFP journalist saw.

From Barron's

In the high-tech megacity of Shenzhen in southern China, Prince Andrew looked on as dancers spun and waved streamers to entertain an audience of investors and innovators.

From BBC

Shah Alam travelled from his home in Bangladesh to Pakistan for a brief visit nearly three decades ago, but flaring hostility between the two countries and financial woes left him stranded in the megacity of Karachi.

From Barron's