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conurbation

[kɒn.ɜːˈbeɪ.ʃən]
nounfemininepl: conurbations / conurbações
conurbação
1. A large urban area formed by the merging of several cities or towns and their surrounding areas into one continuous metropolitan region
The conurbation of London extends far beyond the city center, incorporating numerous satellite towns.
A conurbação de Londres estende-se muito além do centro da cidade, incorporando numerosas cidades satélites.
2. The process or result of urban areas growing together to form a single metropolitan complex
The conurbation of São Paulo has created one of the world's largest metropolitan areas.
A conurbação de São Paulo criou uma das maiores áreas metropolitanas do mundo.
NYC Slang
megacity / sprawl
Synonyms
metropolitan areamegacityurban agglomerationmegalopolis
Antonyms
rural areacountrysidesmall town

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conurbação
Standard term used in urban planning and geography
São Paulo
conurbação
Commonly used when referring to the São Paulo metropolitan region
Portugal
conurbação
Standard term in Portuguese urban geography and planning

Related Idioms & Phrases

urban sprawl
metropolitan region
satellite cities
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