adj. Used in referring to a region or place together with the surrounding area; (of a city) metropolitan.
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adj. greater in size or importance or degree
Word Usage
"We frankly admit that where the evil of slavery is felt to a greater extent than in the states to which we have adverted, not only must _greater exertions_ be used, but even the plans of proceeding must be somewhat varied."