SUBURBANITES Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

suburbanites

noun

plural of suburbanite

as in urbanites

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Noun

At the same time, citizens said Connecticut should repeal cities and towns’ ability to tax motor vehicles.

— Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 27 Oct. 2026
Ceballos said the group is ready to deploy engagement stations in more locations in those towns, including salons, ice cream parlors, churches or other places where families spend time.

— Rick West, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of towns

Noun

At least two Sacramento residents were among the 28 people charged by federal officials.

— Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Census tracts generally contain between 1,000 and 8,000 residents, with an optimum size of 4,000 people to help standardize population counts.

— Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of residents

Noun

The most sensual scene in the movie is actually a dance number at a public gathering where the two characters slowly sway and caress each other, much to the horror and confusion of the other townsfolk.

— Whitney Friedlander, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026
The other townsfolk speculate on his prowess, his package, and why The Fisherwoman has lost all the dirt on her face and is now positively glowing.

— Pete Hammond, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of townsfolk

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Teteles’s architects and inhabitants had a sophisticated understanding of astronomy—according to a statement from the INAH, the observatory was designed to track the Mesoamerican calendar.

— News Desk, Artforum, 28 Oct. 2026
So are people, especially the longtime Indigenous inhabitants of areas targeted for protection or restoration.

— the Monitor's Editorial Board, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of inhabitants

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But DeFalco is drawn to the sidewalk dwellers, street preachers and parking-lot boozers who also lurk down there and help (or hinder) Ten, usually at a loud volume.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Pick wild apples—or go to the farmer’s market For city dwellers, Przystup recommends going to the flower market or the farmer’s market, or a classic stroll through Central Park.

— Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2026

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