ecumenopolis

See also Ecumenopolis

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• (RP) enPR: ĕ'kyo͞omĕnŏʹpəlĭs, IPA: /ˌɛkjuːmɛˈnɒpəlɪs/, SAMPA: /%Ekju:mE"nQp@lIs/

Homophone: Ecumenopolis

Noun

ecumenopolis (plural ecumenopolises or ecumenopoleis)

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

Derived terms

• ecumenopolitan

Related terms

• acropolis
• megapolis
• metropolis

Translations

planet-wide city

French: œcumenopolis (fr) f.