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urban sprawl
noun
Definition
The uncontrolled expansion of urban areas into the surrounding rural land.
In a sentence
“Urban sprawl increases car dependency and puts pressure on agricultural land and natural habitats.”
Synonyms
suburban expansioncity spreadmetropolitan growth
Common collocations
- urban sprawl problem
- combat urban sprawl
- reduce urban sprawl
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