metropolitan

Of, relating to, or characteristic of a major city.

Of or constituting a large city or urbanized area, including adjacent suburbs and towns.

Of, relating to, or constituting the home territory of an imperial or colonial state.

Of or relating to an ecclesiastical metropolitan.

A citizen of a metropolis, especially one who displays urbane characteristics, attitudes, and values.

In the Western Christian churches, a bishop with provincial powers, with some authority over suffragan bishops.

In most Eastern Orthodox churches, a bishop who is head of an ecclesiastical province and ranks next below the patriarch.

In the Greek Orthodox church, a bishop ranking next below an archbishop.