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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

To her largely must be given credit for an unexpected gift of $250,000 from John Davison Rockefeller Jr., exurbanite Clevelander, who, although he long since ceased to contribute to Cleveland institutions, still admires her efforts.

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

Weekends he rides to hounds at his exurbanite farm at Lake Villa, and twice a week he plays rackets.

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

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