subdivision (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˌsʌbdɪˈvɪʒən/
Definition
A smaller part of a larger area, especially a large area of land that has been divided into smaller areas for building houses.
Examples
The new subdivision is popular with young families.
They bought a house in a quiet subdivision on the edge of town.
How to Use subdivision
- subdivision of (prepositional phrase)
- A part or section that belongs to a larger division. — "This subdivision of the report details the financial results."
- residential subdivision (collocation)
- An area of land divided into plots for building houses. — "They are planning a new residential subdivision on the outskirts of the city."
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