Metro Toronto

English

proper-noun
Definitions
  • A former supramunicipal government that existed in the late 20th century, composed of the former cities of Etobicoke, Scarborough, York, North York, East York, Toronto; which was merged into the 21st century city of Toronto, with six boroughs composed of the former cities of the merger.
  • The GTA; metropolitan Toronto metropolitan Toronto area

Etymology

Compound from English metro (metropolitan) + English Toronto.

Origin

English

Toronto

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