Suburbia
/səˈbɜrbiə/
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Definition
(noun) The suburbs as a whole and all that characterizes or pertains to them; (sometimes derogatory) the suburbs as encapsulated or represented by the typical characteristics or qualities of the people living there, especially complacency, conformity, conservativeness, dullness, etc.
Sentence Examples
The family moved from the city to a quiet house in suburbia.
Suburbia is a term used to describe the suburbs of a city.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The book explores the daily lives and challenges of families living in the heart of modern ____ today.