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
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
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
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
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
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