sprawling cities

noun phrase

Meaning

Urban areas that have spread out in an irregular or uncontrolled way over a large geographic territory.

Examples

Modern urban planners are struggling to manage the infrastructure needs of these sprawling cities.
Many sprawling cities in the region suffer from heavy traffic congestion due to their reliance on cars.

Synonyms: expanding, growing, extensive, uncontrolled

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sprawling cities

noun phrase

Pronunciation: ˈsprɔːlɪŋ ˈsɪtiz

Definition

Urban areas that have spread out in an irregular or uncontrolled way over a large geographic territory.

Examples

Modern urban planners are struggling to manage the infrastructure needs of these sprawling cities.
Many sprawling cities in the region suffer from heavy traffic congestion due to their reliance on cars.

Synonyms of sprawling cities

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