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big–city
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
big–city
(adjective)
city
(noun)
big–city
adjective
big–city
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of BIG–CITY
always used before a noun
:
of or relating to a large city
big-city
problems such as overcrowding and noise
a
big-city
school/hospital
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coming from or living in a large city
big-city
cops/mayors
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