Major Cities

Definition

Major cities are highly populated urban areas that serve as economic centers with significant influence on regional or global scales.

Related terms

Megacity: A city with a population of over 10 million people.

Urbanization: The process of the increase in the proportion of people living in urban areas compared to rural areas.

Globalization: The increasing interconnectedness and interdependence of countries through the exchange of goods, services, information, and ideas.