Metrozoic
/ˌmɛ-trə-ˈzō-ik/
adjective
From Greek mētrópolis ("city") + zōikos ("pertaining to life or era"); modeled after geological periods such as Mesozoic.
1. Of or relating to the ideas, structures, or sensibilities of ancient or enduring urban civilizations.
2. Characterized by a nostalgic or historical mindset rooted in the traditions of old cities.
3. Pertaining to artifacts, architecture, customs, or mentalities inherited from the great cities of the past.
“The building’s Metrozoic design recalls the grandeur of old Constantinople.”
“She has a Metrozoic appreciation for civic rituals and stone-paved forums.”
Metrozoic Age noun — A figurative term describing an era dominated by classical urban values, legacy infrastructure, or archaic modes of city planning and life.