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exurb

 

[ ษ›ษกหˆzษœrb ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

real estate

An exurb is a residential area situated outside a city and the suburbs, often characterized by a more rural or semi-rural setting. Exurbs develop as people seek more affordable housing while still desiring proximity to urban job markets. They typically attract individuals and families looking for larger homes and properties, as well as a quieter lifestyle. Exurbs are often less densely populated than suburbs and can feature elements such as farms or natural landscapes.

Synonyms

commuter town, outskirt, rural area

Examples of usage

  • Many people are moving to exurbs for a quieter lifestyle.
  • The new housing development is located in the exurb of the city.
  • Exurbs offer a blend of rural charm and urban access.

Translations

Translations of the word "exurb" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น exurb

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเค•เฅเคธเคฐเฅเคฌ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Exurb

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ exurb

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะตะบะทัƒั€ะฑ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ekzurb

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚จใ‚ฏใ‚นใƒใƒผใƒ–

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท exurb

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ exurbio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท exurb

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—‘์Šค๋ฒŒ๋ธŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅูƒุฒุฑุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ exurb

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ exurb

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅค–้ƒŠๅŒบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ exurb

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ exurb

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะบะทัƒั€ะฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒฅแƒกแƒฃแƒ แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ekzurb

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ exurbio

Etymology

The term 'exurb' is derived from a combination of 'extra' and 'suburb,' indicating a residential area beyond the traditional suburbs. The word gained popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century as urban sprawl increased and more people began seeking homes outside of city limits. The 1950s and 1960s saw substantial growth in these regions as automobile use became more common, enabling longer commutes to urban job centers. Exurbs have evolved as a response to urbanization, being attractive for their spacious living environments and potentially lower cost of living compared to urban areas. As cities have expanded, the definition of exurbs has also broadened, encompassing various types of communities that provide a mix of rural aesthetics and urban conveniences.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,030, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.