greater

adjective[before a noun]4

1. •
   bigger, more important or more valuable than something else
2. •
   The larger geographic or administrative area that encompasses or belongs to a place (especially if both share the same name).

   • GMRLC is a regional consortium of medium-size research libraries (17 in 1995) located in the greater Midwest. — 1997
3. •
   Including the surrounding urban areas and conurbation (of a city or other large settlement).

   • Greater New York includes adjacent parts of three states, as well as the City itself.
4. •
   Referring to a state at its fullest historical (or desired future) extent including colonies, annexed land, etc.