Simple Definition of conurbation

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conurbation

noun

plural conurbations
chiefly British : a large area consisting of cities or towns that have grown so that there is very little room between them
a conurbation of cities along the river

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“Conurbation.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/conurbation. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.

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