Exurbanite

/ɛkˌsɜːrˈbænˌaɪt/ noun

Definition

A person who lives in an exurb, typically someone who works in the city but prefers to live in a more rural, spacious area.

Etymology

From 'exurb' + '-anite' (suffix meaning 'inhabitant'), following the pattern of 'urbanite' and 'suburbanite.' The suffix derives from place names like 'Cretanite' for Crete inhabitants.

Kelly Says

Exurbanites pioneered a lifestyle that seemed like the best of both worlds—country peace with city paychecks—but they've faced decades of criticism for creating sprawl and long commutes that actually harm the environment they moved to enjoy.

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