"doughnut city" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: doughnut cities [plural]
Etymology: In reference to the shape of the snack food, a ring with a central hole. Head templates: {{en-noun}} doughnut city (plural doughnut cities)
  1. A city whose centre has deteriorated or declined as a result of rapid growth of the surrounding suburbs. Synonyms: donut city
    Sense id: en-doughnut_city-en-noun-ogT48-Yh Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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