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exurbia

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ex·ur·bi·a  (k-sûrb-, g-zûr-)
n.
A typically exurban area.
exurbia [ɛksˈɜːbɪə]
n
(Sociology) Chiefly US the region outside the suburbs of a city, consisting of residential areas (exurbs) that are occupied predominantly by rich commuters (exurbanites) Compare stockbroker belt
[from ex-1 + Latin urbs city, on pattern of suburbia]
exurban  adj
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Noun1.exurbia - a residential area outside of a city and beyond suburbia
residential area, residential district, community - a district where people live; occupied primarily by private residences


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