cottonopolis

/kɒtənˈɒpəlɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A nickname for Manchester, England, in the 19th century due to its textile industry.

“Manchester was often referred to as Cottonopolis during the height of the Industrial Revolution.”

Synonyms

  • Manchester
  • textile capital

Antonyms

  • dullard
  • non-industrial town