exurbanite
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of exurbanite
First recorded in 1950–55; ex- 1 + (sub)urbanite
Example Sentences
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While the country dweller has his property and the exurbanite his yard, we in New York have Central Park.
From New York Times ● Apr. 26, 2012
Barzun cites the exurbanite foible of Sunday painting to illustrate the prevalence of artiness and to point to the decline of judgment.
From Time Magazine Archive
To the casual eye, this dog walker, churchgoer and drinker of neighborly gins could be just another exurbanite worried about taxes and with strong views on zoning.
From Time Magazine Archive
Istel hustled back to his exurbanite home in New York's upper Westchester County to practice what he preaches.
From Time Magazine Archive
He lived with his beautiful wife and two small children in exurbanite Westport, Conn., commuted to his small office in Manhattan.
From Time Magazine Archive
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