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SUBURBAN

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Relating to or characteristic of or situated in suburbs

Example:

suburban population

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

suburb (a residential district located on the outskirts of a city)

Derivation:

suburbanize (make suburban in character)

suburbanize (take on suburban character)

suburbia (a residential district located on the outskirts of a city)

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