greater

adjective

great·er ˈgrā-tər

often capitalized

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: consisting of a central city together with adjacent areas that are naturally or administratively connected with it

Greater London

Word History

Etymology

comparative of great

First Known Use

1844, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of greater was in 1844

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“Greater.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/greater. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.

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