conurbation

noun
UK: /ˌkɒn.ɜːˈbeɪ.ʃən/
US: /ˌkɑː.nɚˈbeɪ.ʃən/

  1. A large area where towns and cities have grown together.

    1. The conurbation has many people.
    2. Rapid growth created a huge conurbation around the capital, causing problems.

Synonyms

megalopolis urban sprawl

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "conurbation" is /ˌkɒn.ɜːˈbeɪ.ʃən/ in British English and /ˌkɑː.nɚˈbeɪ.ʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "conurbation": megalopolis, urban sprawl.

Example usage of "conurbation": "The conurbation has many people.". More examples on the page.