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Definition of exurban

exurban

/ɛksˈɜːrbən/
ex · ur · ban
Plural:exurbans
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exurban Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Relating to or situated in a prosperous, low-density residential area beyond the suburbs of a city.

Example

"Rising housing costs in the city center have driven many young families toward exurban communities."

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• noun

1

A person who lives in a prosperous residential district beyond the suburbs of a city, typically commuting to the city for work.

Example

"The new commuter rail line was built specifically to serve the growing population of exurbans."

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• Rhymes for exurban

• Nearby Words

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exultation
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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in 1955 by sociologist Auguste Comte Spectorsky in his book The Exurbanites, formed from the Latin prefix ex- ('out of' or 'beyond') and urban.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Exurban. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/exurban
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