Cosmopolis vs. Metropolis

A large city inhabited by people from many different countries.

A metropolis () is a large city or conurbation which is a significant economic, political, and cultural center for a country or region, and an important hub for regional or international connections, commerce, and communications. The term is Ancient Greek (μητρόπολις) and means the "mother city" of a colony (in the ancient sense), that is, the city which sent out settlers.

An important city, such as a capital city, inhabited by people from a diverse range of cultural backgrounds.

A major city, especially the chief city of a country or region

A city or an urban area regarded as the center of a specific activity

(Ecclesiastical) The chief see of a metropolitan bishop.

The mother city or country of an overseas colony, especially in ancient Greece.

The mother (founding) polis (city state) of a colony.

A large, busy city, especially as the main city in an area or country or as distinguished from surrounding rural areas.

(Orthodox Christianity) The see of a metropolitan bishop, ranking above its suffragan diocesan bishops.

(ecology) A generic focus in the distribution of plants or animals.

The mother city; the chief city of a kingdom, state, or country.

The seat, or see, of the metropolitan, or highest church dignitary.

Any large city.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts;

people living in a large densely populated municipality;