"crudscape" meaning in All languages combined

See crudscape on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: crudscapes [plural]
Etymology: From crud + -scape. Coined by American urbanist Edward McMahon. Etymology templates: {{affix|en|crud|-scape}} crud + -scape, {{coinage|en|Q112496145}} Coined by American urbanist Edward McMahon Head templates: {{en-noun}} crudscape (plural crudscapes)
  1. (urban studies, derogatory) The landscape associated with suburban sprawl. Tags: derogatory

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