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suburbia
suh-BUR-bee-uh
Suburbia (noun) means Suburbs collectively, especially thought of as conventional or unexciting. Example: “The film satirized the quiet conformity of suburbia.”
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Suburbs collectively, especially thought of as conventional or unexciting.
"The film satirized the quiet conformity of suburbia."
How to use suburbia
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe suburbs in general, often used to suggest sameness or predictability.
When to use it
Often used with a slightly mocking or critical tone, implying dullness or conformity.
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Etymology
From suburb plus -ia, likely modeled on the Latin plural suburbia ("suburbs").
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suburb
suburban area
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What does “suburbia” mean?
The word “suburbia” means suburbs collectively, especially thought of as conventional or unexciting. In plain terms, the suburbs in general, often used to suggest sameness or predictability.
How do you pronounce “suburbia”?
“Suburbia” is pronounced suh-BUR-bee-uh (/səˈbɝbi.ə/ in IPA).
How do you use “suburbia” in a sentence?
Here is “suburbia” used in a sentence: “The film satirized the quiet conformity of suburbia.”
What part of speech is “suburbia”?
“Suburbia” is a noun.
Where does the word “suburbia” come from?
The word “suburbia” comes from Latin. From suburb plus -ia, likely modeled on the Latin plural suburbia ("suburbs").
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