adjective. Of, relating to, or being a city considered together with its populous suburbs.

adjective. comparative form of great: more great

adjective. Used in referring to a region or place together with the surrounding area; (of a city) metropolitan.

adjective. greater in size or importance or degree

"We frankly admit that where the evil of slavery is felt to a greater extent than in the states to which we have adverted, not only must _greater exertions_ be used, but even the plans of proceeding must be somewhat varied."