PoliticsAugust 22, 2026

conurbation

kon-ner-BAY-shun

Definition

An extended urban area, typically consisting of several towns merging with the suburbs of one or more central cities.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'com-' (together) and 'urbs' (city), it was coined by urban planner Patrick Geddes in 1915 to describe the merging of multiple urban centers.

In the news

The article describes Greater Manchester as the largest growing urban conurbation in the UK, highlighting its significant economic development compared to other regions.

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