Definition

A large area that includes a city and its surrounding towns and suburbs, forming a continuous urban space.

Example

The conurbation around the capital city has grown significantly over the last decade.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how vast our conurbation has become?

Yeah, it's crazy! There are so many neighborhoods now.

Right? I remember when it was just a few small towns.

Now it feels like one big city with all the suburbs connected!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Conurbation → It is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "urbare" (from Latin, meaning to build or to inhabit). The word describes a large urban area formed by the merging of several towns or cities, indicating a collective urban space.

Memory Tip

Think of towns 'together' ('con-') that have been 'built' ('urbare') into one large urban area. This helps you remember that a conurbation is a collection of cities or towns that have grown together.

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