Rurban

//ˈɹɜːb(ə)n// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or pertaining to a location which has both urban and rural characteristics. not-comparable

    "The rurban community offers greater possibilities of social stratification than does the open country community."

Example

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"The rurban community offers greater possibilities of social stratification than does the open country community."

Etymology

Blend of rural + urban, early 20th c.

Related phrases

rurban fringe

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