greater

adj

Etymology: See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

1. Of two (or, rarely, more than two) things: the larger in size (bigger), in value, in importance etc.

   “greater yellowlegs”

2. In the names of places or geographic features:

   “Greater Antilles”

   “GMRLC is a regional consortium of medium-size research libraries (17 in 1995) located in the greater Midwest.”

3. In the names of places or geographic features:

   “Greater London”

   “Greater New York includes adjacent parts of three states, as well as the City itself.”

4. In the names of places or geographic features:

   “Greater Armenia”