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Suburb

/ˈsʌbɜːb/
A residential area located on the outskirts of a city, often characterized by fewer people and more green spaces than the urban center.

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They live in a suburb of the city.The suburb is quiet and full of parks.

Etymology:

etymology
Derived from the Latin word suburbium, with sub meaning under or near and urbs meaning city. The term has been in use since the late 14th century.

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