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suburban growth

[səˈbɜːrbən ɡroʊθ]
noun
crescimento suburbano
1. The expansion of suburban areas, including increased population, residential development, and infrastructure extending outward from urban centers
Suburban growth has led to the development of new shopping centers and schools in the area.
O crescimento suburbano levou ao desenvolvimento de novos centros comerciais e escolas na área.
2. Urban sprawl characterized by the rapid construction of residential neighborhoods and commercial areas on the periphery of cities
The city's suburban growth rate has doubled over the past decade.
A taxa de crescimento suburbano da cidade dobrou na última década.
Synonyms
suburban expansionurban sprawlsuburban developmentexurban growth
Antonyms
urban contractionurban declineinner-city developmentdensification

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
crescimento suburbano
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
expansão suburbana
Also commonly used in RJ, emphasizing expansion aspect
São Paulo
crescimento periférico
Often refers to growth in peripheral neighborhoods
Portugal
expansão suburbana
Preferred term in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

white flight
sprawl effect
suburban boom
outward expansion
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