Definition

Describing an area that has been developed or transformed into a suburb, typically characterized by residential neighborhoods and less urban density.

Example

The suburbanised region offers a quieter lifestyle compared to the bustling city center.

Conversation

Have you noticed how much the area has suburbanised over the years?

Yeah, it’s crazy! There are so many new houses and shops now.

I remember when it was just fields and a few old buildings.

Now it's like a whole new neighborhood — so much has changed!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Suburbanised → It is formed from "suburb" (from Latin "suburbium", meaning a town or settlement near a city) and "-an" (a suffix indicating belonging to or relating to) and "-ise" (a suffix used to form verbs indicating to make or become). The word "suburbanised" means to make or become characteristic of a suburb, often referring to the development of suburban areas.

Memory Tip

Think of a "suburb" as a place near a city, and when something is "suburbanised," it means it is being made to have the qualities or characteristics of that suburban area.

Visually Confused Words