conurbation

/ˌkɑnərˈbeɪʃən/
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Other forms: conurbations

Definitions of conurbation
  1. noun
    an aggregation or continuous network of urban communities
    synonyms: sprawl, urban sprawl
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    examples:
    Luda
    an industrial conurbation in northeastern China on the southern end of the Liaodong Peninsula; it now includes the cities of Dalian and Lushun
    types:
    subtopia
    monotonous urban sprawl of standardized buildings
    type of:
    populated area, urban area
    a geographical area constituting a city or town
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