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exurbanite

American  
[ek-sur-buh-nahyt, eg-zur-] / ɛkˈsɜr bəˌnaɪt, ɛgˈzɜr- /

noun

  1. a person who lives in an exurb, especially one who has moved there from a city.


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

In Dr. May's practice with Manhattan professional workers and exurbanite brokers and industrialists, the symptoms may be nothing more pronounced than an exaggeration of the normal routine.

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

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

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