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Definition of "peri-urban" []

  • Immediately adjoining an urban area; between the suburbs and the countryside. (adjective)

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Use "peri-urban" in a sentence
  • "One advantage to urban, or suburban, or “peri-urban” farming that no one seems to mention is the management of agricultural runoff."
  • "Near the city is “peri-urban”, which is included in most definitions of urban agriculture."
  • "They are also being used around the urban and peri-urban areas as a taxi."