plural subdivisions
1
: one of the parts into which something is divided
a political subdivision of the state
2
: the act or process of dividing something into smaller parts
The plan calls for (the) subdivision of the property into several building lots.
3
US
: an area of land that has been divided into smaller areas on which houses are built
She lives in a new subdivision [=development] out in the suburbs.
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“Subdivision.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/subdivision. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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