exurbanite

exurbanite
\\ekˈsərbəˌnīt, egˈzər-, igˈz-\ noun
Usage: often attributive
Etymology: ex- (I) + -urbanite (as in suburbanite)
: one that chooses to live in an exurb after residence in the city, that cherishes and preserves an urban manner of living, and that derives income chiefly from urban businesses (as publishing)

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/ek serr"beuh nuyt', eg zerr"-/, n.
a person who lives in an exurb, esp. one who has moved there from a city.
[1950-55; EX-1 + (SUB)URBANITE]

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exurˈbanite noun and adjective
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Main Entry:exurb

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