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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
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In greater + 'the name of a place'
I read a " in greater+'the name of a place' " pattern several times in English writings.
For example, 'in greater china', 'in greater East Asia', 'in greater Atlanta', and so on.
but I don't know what it exactly means.
Can someone explain to me?
Thank you in advance.
For example, 'in greater china', 'in greater East Asia', 'in greater Atlanta', and so on.
but I don't know what it exactly means.
Can someone explain to me?
Thank you in advance.
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It means 'in that area and the surrounding area'. For instance, 'greater Los Angeles' is the city of Los Angeles proper plus all the municipalities that surround it.
- It means 'in that area and the surrounding area'.
- For instance, 'greater Los Angeles' is the city of Los Angeles proper plus all the municipalities that surround it.
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It means 'in that area and the surrounding area'. For instance, 'greater Los Angeles' is the city of Los Angeles proper plus all the municipalities that surround it.
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It means 'in that area and the surrounding area'. For instance, 'greater Los Angeles' is the city of Los Angeles proper plus all the municipalities that surround it.
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