suburbia
UK: səˈbɜːbiə | US: səˈbɜːrbiə
n. 1. The residential areas on the outskirts of a city, typically characterized by single-family homes and a suburban lifestyle.
n. 2. The culture, lifestyle, or societal norms associated with suburban living.
The word "suburbia" derives from Latin suburbium (sub- "near" + urbs "city"), originally referring to districts lying just outside a city's walls. Over time, it evolved in English to denote the sprawling residential zones surrounding urban centers, particularly post-World War II. The suffix -ia (from Latin/Greek) generalizes the concept into a collective place or condition, encapsulating both the physical space and its associated culture.
Many families moved to suburbia in search of larger homes and quieter neighborhoods.
Suburbia is often criticized for its car-dependent infrastructure.
The film satirizes the conformity of 1950s suburbia.
Wildlife habitats are shrinking due to the expansion of suburbia.
She grew up in suburbia but later moved to a bustling downtown apartment.