metropolitan region
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metropolitan region
A large, densely populated area consisting of a central large city (metropolis) and its surrounding area, which is closely connected to the core city economically and socially.
Die Metropolregion Rhein-Ruhr ist einer der größten Ballungsräume in Europa.
The Rhine-Ruhr metropolitan region is one of the largest urban areas in Europe.
The word is made up of 'Metropole' (a very large, important city) and 'Region' (region/area). It therefore describes the geographical and economic area shaped by a central metropolis.
Frankfurt am Main ist das Zentrum der Metropolregion Rhein-Main.
Frankfurt am Main is the center of the Rhine-Main metropolitan region.
The term is almost always used together with a geographical name to define a specific area. The structure is 'Metropolregion' (metropolitan region) + name of the core city or area.
Viele Menschen pendeln täglich in die Metropolregion München zur Arbeit.
Many people commute daily to the Munich metropolitan region for work.
'Metropolregion' (metropolitan region) is an official term from geography, administration, and economics. It is used to describe planning areas and economic regions precisely.
Die Europäische Metropolregion Nürnberg umfasst 23 Landkreise und 11 kreisfreie Städte.
The Nuremberg European Metropolitan Region includes 23 districts and 11 independent cities.
metropolitan area / open-plan space
Der Großraum and die Metropolregion both refer to a large city region and its surrounding area. Der Großraum can be broader in scope, while die Metropolregion usually refers to a densely populated area that is closely connected to the core city. Use Metropolregion when this close connection is the main focus.
Die Metropolregion Berlin ist wirtschaftlich eng mit der Hauptstadt verbunden.
The Berlin metropolitan region is closely connected to the capital economically.
Im Großraum Berlin leben viele Menschen auch außerhalb der eigentlichen Stadt.
Many people in the greater Berlin area live outside the city proper.
