urban area

ur·ban ar·e·a

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ur-buh n air-ee-uh]
- /ˈɜr bən ˈɛər i ə/
- /ˈɜːbən ˈeəriə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ur-buh n air-ee-uh]
- /ˈɜr bən ˈɛər i ə/

Definition of urban area words

noun urban area (in population censuses) a city area considered as the inner city plus built-up environs, irrespective of local body administrative boundaries 0

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Parts of speech for Urban area

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urban area popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

Synonyms for urban area

noun urban area

asphalt jungle — an expression used to refer to a city environment, which emphasizes its dangerous nature
concrete jungle — If you refer to a city or area as a concrete jungle, you mean that it has a lot of modern buildings and you think it is ugly or unpleasant to live in.
conurbation — A conurbation consists of a large city together with the smaller towns around it.

All 4 Synonyms of urban area