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suburbian


Meanings
  • noun

    Residential areas on the outskirts of a city, typically with detached houses and gardens.

    - "The suburbian areas around the city offer a more peaceful and affordable living option."
    - "Many people prefer to live in the suburbs because of the larger houses and greenery."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with suburbian
urban , ruralian , superian
Variants
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suburb , suburban , suburbanite , suburbanites , suburbans , suburbs
Etymology
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Derived from the Latin word 'suburbium', meaning 'outside the gates' or 'suburban territory'.


Trivia
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  1. Suburbs were first developed in Europe during the Roman era.

  2. The first suburbs in the United States were built in the late 1800s.

  3. The largest suburban area in the world is Tokyo, Japan.


Related Concepts
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  1. Urbanization: The process of transforming rural land into densely populated areas, often including the development of suburbs.

  2. Commute: The daily travel between home in the suburbs and work in the city.


Culture
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Suburban areas have been a significant part of American culture since the mid-20th century. They are often portrayed in literature and film as representing the 'American Dream' of homeownership and family life.

How to Memorize "suburbian"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a residential area on the outskirts of a city with detached houses and gardens.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'suburbian' with peaceful, family-oriented neighborhoods.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Suburbs are where families grow' to remember the meaning of the word.


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