HealthAugust 24, 2026

nonmetropolitan

non-meh-truh-POH-lih-tuhn

Definition

Relating to areas that are outside of a large city or its immediate suburbs; typically rural or smaller towns.

Etymology

Formed by combining the Latin prefix 'non-' (not) with 'metropolitan,' which derives from the Greek 'metropolis' meaning 'mother city' or chief city.

In the news

The article uses this term to distinguish regions outside of major metropolitan areas, noting that all participants living in these nonmetropolitan locations face inadequate access to obstetric care.

Patient Interest Remains High for Pharmacist-Led Reproductive Care

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