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Etymology of the English word conurbation

the English word conurbation
using the English prefix con-
using the English suffix -urbation
derived from the Latin word urbs (city; City of Rome)
using the Latin suffix -ation

Date

The earliest known usage of conurbation in English dates from the 20th century.

Derivations in other languages

Spanish conurbación

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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