Disburbs are areas outside of the city center that are typically less densely populated. Synonyms for disburbs include suburban areas, outskirts, periphery, hinterland, and exurbs. Suburban areas are residential areas near urban centers that provide a middle ground between city life and rural life. Outskirts refer to the edges of a city or town, while periphery refers to the outer limits or boundaries of an area. Hinterland generally describes the remote or rural areas beyond the outskirts of a city. Exurbs are areas that are even further away from urban centers and are often considered commuter towns where people travel to work in the city.