noun ·6 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The process of suburbanizing, of population movement from cities to suburbs countable, uncountable

   "“New York was a leader in postwar suburbanization and is now leading the trend toward suburban aging,” Dr. Frey said."

Example

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"“New York was a leader in postwar suburbanization and is now leading the trend toward suburban aging,” Dr. Frey said."

Etymology

From suburbanize + -ation.

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