Ecumenopolis

Pronunciation

• RP enPR: Ä•'kyoÍžomÄ•nŏʹpÉ™lÄ­s, IPA: /ˌɛkjuːmɛˈnÉ’pÉ™lɪs/

Origin

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

Full definition of ecumenopolis

Noun

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

Derived terms

• ecumenopolitan

Related terms

• acropolis
• megapolis
• metropolis