### Question
What is the definition of metropolitan city?


### Answer
The definition of **metropolitan city** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 803*:

> given that term in section 5302(a)(4) of this title and includes cities that relinquish or defer their status as a metropolitan city for purposes of receiving allocations under section 5306 of this title for fiscal year 2021.

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 803*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER VI-CORONAVIRUS RELIEF, FISCAL RECOVERY, AND CRITICAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDS**

