Areas of land divided into smaller plots for development, typically residential neighborhoods, or the process of such division.
From Latin 'sub-' (under, secondary) and 'division', referring to the process of dividing something already divided. The real estate sense developed in American English during the 20th century suburban expansion.
The rise of subdivisions fundamentally changed American living patterns, creating the suburban lifestyle that defined the post-WWII era. These planned communities often feature similar house designs and curved streets designed to discourage through traffic, reflecting deliberate social engineering principles.
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