second city

Frequency: 6.02.3 per million words

the city with the second largest population in a country

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  • Birmingham is often referred to as the UK's second city.
  • While Sydney is Australia's largest metropolis, Melbourne is its vibrant second city.
  • For a long time, Chicago proudly held the title of America's second city.
  • The government plans to invest more in the nation's second city to boost its economy.
  • Many tourists only visit the capital, but the country's second city often offers a unique experience.
  • Do you know which is Japan's second city after Tokyo?
  • Despite not being the capital, the second city often has a distinct cultural identity.
  • Our company is expanding and will open a new branch in the country's second city next year.
  • Geographers often study the dynamic between a capital and its second city.
  • Living in the second city can be cheaper than in the capital, but with similar amenities.