ecumenopolis

See also: Ecumenopolis

English

Etymology

From use as a common noun of Ecumenopolis, applying the concept to diverse scenarios.

Pronunciation

(Received Pronunciation) enPR: ĕ'kyo͞omĕnŏʹpəlĭs, IPA^(key): /ˌɛkjuːmɛˈnɒpəlɪs/

Homophone: Ecumenopolis

Noun

ecumenopolis (plural ecumenopolises or ecumenopoleis)

(chiefly science fiction) A city spanning an entire planet.

Derived terms

ecumenopolitan

Related terms

Translations

planet-wide city

French: œcumenopolis f

Polish: ekumenopolis n

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