suburb

English

/ˈsʌbɝb/, /ˈsʌbɜːb/

noun
Definitions
  • A residential area located on the outskirts of a city or large town that usually includes businesses that cater to its residents; such as schools, grocery stores, shopping centers, restaurants, convenience stores, etc.
  • (by extension) The outer part; the environment.
  • (AU) Any subdivision of a conurbation, not necessarily on the periphery.

Etymology

Derived from Old French suburbe derived from Latin suburbium.

Origin

Latin

suburbium

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