megalopolislike
Megalopolislike is an adjective used in urban studies to describe regions that resemble a megalopolis—a vast, densely populated urban corridor formed by multiple adjacent metropolitan areas whose economic and functional integration is high. The term is applied when a region demonstrates the core characteristics of a megalopolis but may not be formally designated as a single continuous urban entity due to boundaries, governance structures, or specific criteria.
Typical features of a megalopolislike region include a continuous or near-continuous expanse of urbanized space across
The concept emphasizes patterns arising from rapid urbanization and regional integration, illustrating how metropolitan areas become
Common examples discussed in urban studies as megalopolislike include broad corridors in major economic regions where