"conurbia" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: conurbias [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} conurbia (countable and uncountable, plural conurbias)
  1. Conurbations as represented or encapsulated by their typical qualities or characteristics. Tags: countable, uncountable Coordinate_terms: suburbia
    Sense id: en-conurbia-en-noun-7yTT6Xuq Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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