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exurbs

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/ˈɛkˌzɜrbz/ · ex-urbs

A residential area situated outside a city and suburb, often associated with a lower population density and a more rural lifestyle.

Meanings

nouninformal

A residential area situated outside a city and suburb, often associated with a lower population density and a more rural lifestyle.

ایک رہائشی علاقہ جو شہر اور مضافات کے باہر ہوتا ہے، جو اکثر کم آبادی کی کثافت اور دیہی طرز زندگی سے منسلک ہوتا ہے۔

ایکسرب

exurb

Synonyms

outskirtsrural areabeyond suburbمضافاتباہر شہردیہی علاقہ

Antonyms

cityurban areadowntownشہرشہری علاقہمرکزی علاقہ

Common Collocations

  • exurbs of the city
  • living in the exurbs
  • exurbs development

Example Sentences

Many families are moving to the exurbs for a quieter lifestyle.

بہت سیfamilies خاموش طرز زندگی کے لئے ایکسرب کی طرف منتقل ہو رہی ہیں۔

Bahut si families khamosh tarz-e-zindagi ke liye exurb ki taraf muntaqil ho rahi hain.

The exurbs are becoming increasingly popular due to the high cost of living in the city.

شہر میں زندگی کی اعلیٰ قیمت کی وجہ سے ایکسرب مقبول ہو رہے ہیں۔

Sheher mein zindagi ki aala qeemat ki wajah se exurb maqbool ho rahe hain.

Real estate in the exurbs is booming as people seek more space.

زیادہ جگہ کی تلاش میں لوگوں کی وجہ سے ایکسرب میں ریئل اسٹیٹ پھل پھول رہی ہے۔

Zyada jaga ki talash mein logon ki wajah se exurb mein real estate phool rahi hai.

Easily Confused With

suburb:Suburbs are typically more populated and developed than exurbs, which are characterized by larger spaces and less density.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'ex' as in 'out' and 'urb' related to 'urban' to remember that exurbs are areas outside the urban center.

Imagine a peaceful neighborhood with houses set far apart from each other, surrounded by nature.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "exurbium" — outlying area

First known use: 1950s

The term 'exurb' was coined in the mid-20th century to describe areas beyond the suburbs that are characterized by low-density housing and an attraction to rural living.