exurbia

[ ek-sur-bee-uh, eg-zur- ]

noun

1. a generalized area comprising the exurbs.

exurbia

/ ɛksˈɜːbɪə /

noun

1. See stockbroker belt
   the region outside the suburbs of a city, consisting of residential areas ( exurbs ) that are occupied predominantly by rich commuters ( exurbanites ) Compare stockbroker belt

Derived Forms

• exˈurban, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of exurbia¹

An Americanism dating back to 1950–55; ex- ¹ + (sub)urbia

Word History and Origins

Origin of exurbia¹

C20: from ex- ¹+ Latin urbs city, on pattern of suburbia