What is another word for exurban?

Pronunciation: [ɛɡzˈɜːbən] (IPA)

Exurban is an adjective used to describe areas outside of cities or suburbs that are still relatively close to urban areas. Some synonyms for exurban include rural, semi-rural, suburban-rural, and exurbanite. Rural usually refers to areas with low population density, while semi-rural areas are those that have some rural features but still have some urban amenities. Suburban-rural areas have a mix of suburban and rural characteristics, often including large homes and bigger plots of land. Exurbanite is a noun that refers to a person living in an exurban area. These synonyms are often used interchangeably, but each implies a slightly different meaning.

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What are the hypernyms for Exurban?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Related words: exurb, exurbs, urban sprawl, exurban sprawl, exurbanism, new urbanism

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