"exurb" meaning in English

See exurb in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: exurbs [plural]
Etymology: Blend of extra + urban. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|extra|urban}} Blend of extra + urban Head templates: {{en-noun}} exurb (plural exurbs)
  1. A residential area beyond the suburbs. Wikipedia link: exurb Categories (topical): Urban studies Synonyms: exurbia Related terms: exurban

Inflected forms

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