noun
conurbation
Conurbation (noun) means a large urban area formed when several towns or cities spread and grow together.
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A large urban area formed when several towns or cities spread and grow together.
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Etymology
From Latin con- (“together”) + urbs (“city”) + -ation. Coined by Scottish biologist, sociologist, and geographer Patrick Geddes in 1915.
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Rhymes for conurbation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of conurbation?
"conurbation" (noun) means a large urban area formed when several towns or cities spread and grow together.
What is another word for conurbation?
Other words for "conurbation" include sprawl.
