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Greater

[grey-ter]

adjective

  1. designating a city or country and its adjacent area.

    Greater New York; Greater Los Angeles.



Greater

/ ˈɡɪə /

adjective

  1. (of a city) considered with the inclusion of the outer suburbs

    Greater London

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Greater1

First recorded in 1570–80; great + -er 4
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Although the French authorities claim they're now intercepting more than two thirds of those boats before they reach the sea, the smugglers are now changing tactics to launch so-called "taxi boats" from new sites, in new ways, and with ever greater speed.

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Orkney Islands Council has accepted it must remain part of the UK - after spending two years exploring opportunities for greater autonomy.

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"Since that incident I have definitely got increased attention and greater security," the 22-year-old said.

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He said local authorities and the Gambling Commission should have greater powers to intervene if abuses were happening.

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Yellow heat health alerts have been issued for most of England, which means the weather poses a greater risk to vulnerable people.

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