metro-
See also: Appendix:Variations of "metro"
English
Etymology 1
From the (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Ancient Greek prefix μητρο- (mētro-), from μήτηρ (mḗtēr, “mother”).
Pronunciation
Prefix
metro-
- metropolitan: of or relating to the city.
- metro-link, metro-bus, metro-rail
Etymology 2
From metra, medical English, via New Latin, via Ancient Greek μήτρα (mḗtra), "uterus".
Pronunciation
Prefix
metro-
Alternative forms
- metr- (before a vowel)
Synonyms
Derived terms
Etymology 3
Prefix
metro-