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noun
A geographical area constituting a city or town.
synonym: populated area.
is a specific kind of: geographic area, geographic region, geographical area, geographical region.
is a broader term that covers: megalopolis | conurbation, sprawl, urban sprawl | municipality | new town | barrio.
instances of which are: Rustbelt | Twin Cities.
has as a part: common, commons, green, park.
is the opposite of: country, rural area.
Dutch: stedelijk gebied
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