'metropolitan-inclined' originates from 'metropolitan,' which comes from the Greek word 'metropolis,' meaning 'mother city,' and 'inclined,' from the Latin 'inclinare,' meaning 'to lean towards.'

'metropolitan' evolved from the Greek 'metropolis' to the Latin 'metropolitanus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'metropolitan.' 'Inclined' transformed from the Latin 'inclinare' to the Old French 'encliner,' and eventually became the modern English word 'inclined.'

Initially, 'metropolitan' referred to the main city of a region, while 'inclined' meant 'leaning towards.' Over time, 'metropolitan-inclined' evolved to mean having a preference for city life.