Exurb
(noun)
A region or community located outside of a city and its suburbs, typically in a rural area, but with a high degree of economic and social ties to the urban area.
Origin:
From the shortening of the phrase "extra-urban".
Examples:
- The exurb was a popular location for wealthy professionals seeking a rural lifestyle.
- The exurb experienced a population boom as more people moved away from the city.
- The exurb was known for its sprawling estates and large properties.
- The exurb was served by good transportation links and had easy access to the city.
- The exurb had a mix of urban and rural features, with a combination of residential, commercial, and agricultural land use.