greater
Pronunciation: /ˈɡɹeɪtə/
The English word “greater” has 4 meanings listed here.
adjective
- Of two (or, rarely, more than two) things: the larger in size (bigger), in value, in importance etc.
- The larger geographic or administrative area that encompasses or belongs to a place (especially if both share the same name).
- Including the surrounding urban areas and conurbation (of a city or other large settlement).
- Referring to a state at its fullest historical (or desired future) extent including colonies, annexed land, etc.
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