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suburbia

/ˈsʌbərˌbiːə/ noun · British & US
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What does suburbia mean?

noun

A residential area located on the outskirts of a city or town, typically with a more suburban character than the city center.

Example

"The family moved to the suburbs to escape the noise and chaos of the city."

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