urban sprawl

urban sprawl
the uncontrolled spread of urban development into neighboring regions.
[1955-60]

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  • urban sprawl — UK / US noun [uncountable] a very large area of buildings, industries etc that has spread from a city into the countryside surrounding it, especially in a way that is not attractive We drove through several miles of urban sprawl …   English dictionary

  • urban sprawl — ur′ban sprawl′ n. soc the uncontrolled spread of urban development into neighboring regions • Etymology: 1955–60 …   From formal English to slang

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  • urban sprawl —   the unchecked spread in the land area occupied by an urban area when development is low rise and it is felt that space efficiency is not an issue …   Geography glossary

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