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ecoburb

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A type of suburban development which protects environmental functions of a site such as natural hydrology and habitat.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US

Examples

  • Village Homes in Davis, California and The Woodlands, Texas are ecoburbs..

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Blend of ecological + suburb.