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