Definition

The process where people move from cities to the areas surrounding them, known as suburbs.

Example

Suburbanization has led to the growth of many communities outside the city center.

Conversation

Have you noticed the trend of suburbanization in our area lately?

Yeah, it seems like everyone is moving to the suburbs these days.

I wonder how that will change our community in the long run.

It's interesting — it'll probably lead to more families and parks.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Suburbanization → It is formed from "sub-" (meaning under or below), "urb" (from Latin "urbs", meaning city), and "-ization" (meaning the process of making or becoming). The word describes the process of developing areas that are under or near a city, transforming them into suburban regions.

Memory Tip

Think of 'sub-' meaning 'under' or 'below' and 'urb' referring to a 'city' — suburbanization is the process of making areas near a city into suburbs.

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