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
They call BB a cumulard, or land-grabber, and bewail the fact that in recent years the actress and 37 other wealthy city slickers?among them Movie ActorJean Gabin?have all staked out exurbanite estates in Orne.
From Time Magazine Archive
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
The little Episcopal Church of St. Matthew's, in the little exurbanite community of Wilton, Conn., was holding its Christmas pageant.
From Time Magazine Archive
Like his urban counterparts the exurbanite, if he makes $12,000 a year, will spend $15,000 and if he makes $20,-ooo, will spend $25,000.
From Time Magazine Archive
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