Word Meanings - METROPOLITAN - Book Publishers vocabulary database

Of, pertaining to, or designating, a metropolitan or the presiding bishop of a country or province, his office, or his dignity; as, metropolitan authority. "Bishops metropolitan." Sir T. More. (more info) 1. Of or pertaining to the capital

Additional info about word: METROPOLITAN

Of, pertaining to, or designating, a metropolitan or the presiding bishop of a country or province, his office, or his dignity; as, metropolitan authority. "Bishops metropolitan." Sir T. More. (more info) 1. Of or pertaining to the capital or principal city of a country; as, metropolitan luxury.

Related words: (words related to METROPOLITAN)

• COUNTRY-DANCE
  See MACUALAY
• DESIGNATE
  Designated; appointed; chosen. Sir G. Buck.
• BISHOPDOM
  Jurisdiction of a bishop; episcopate. "Divine right of bishopdom." Milton.
• PRESIDENT
  Precedent. Bacon.
• OFFICEHOLDER
  An officer, particularly one in the civil service; a placeman.
• METROPOLITANATE
  The see of a metropolitan bishop. Milman.
• COUNTRY SEAT
  A dwelling in the country, used as a place of retirement from the city.
• BISHOPLY
  Bishoplike; episcopal.
• METROPOLITAN
  Of, pertaining to, or designating, a metropolitan or the presiding bishop of a country or province, his office, or his dignity; as, metropolitan authority. "Bishops metropolitan." Sir T. More. (more info) 1. Of or pertaining to the capital
• BISHOP-STOOL
  A bishop's seat or see.
• CAPITALIZATION
  The act or process of capitalizing.
• CAPITAL
  1. Of or pertaining to the head. Needs must the Serpent now his capital bruise Expect with mortal pain. Milton. 2. Having reference to, or involving, the forfeiture of the head or life; affecting life; punishable with death; as, capital trials;
• BISHOP'S-WEED
  An umbelliferous plant of the genus Ammi. Goutweed .
• PRESIDIAL; PRESIDIARY
  Of or pertaining to a garrison; having a garrison. There are three presidial castles in this city. Howell. (more info) praesidiarius, fr. praesidium a presiding over, defense, guard. See
• BISHOPLIKE
  Resembling a bishop; belonging to a bishop. Fulke.
• DESIGNATOR
  An officer who assigned to each his rank and place in public shows and ceremonies. 2. One who designates.
• DESIGNATIVE
  Serving to designate or indicate; pointing out.
• OFFICE WIRE
  Copper wire with a strong but light insulation, used in wiring houses, etc.
• CAPITALLY
  1. In a way involving the forfeiture of the head or life; as, to punish capitally. 2. In a capital manner; excellently.
• COUNTRY CLUB
  A club usually located in the suburbs or vicinity of a city or town and devoted mainly to outdoor sports.
• POST OFFICE
  See POST
• BOOKING OFFICE
  1. An office where passengers, baggage, etc., are registered for conveyance, as by railway or steamship. 2. An office where passage tickets are sold.
• CROWN OFFICE
  The criminal branch of the Court of King's or Queen's Bench, commonly called the crown side of the court, which takes cognizance of all criminal cases. Burrill.