Suburbia (Noun)
Meaning 1
Suburbanites considered as a cultural class or subculture.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- Suburbia was often ridiculed for its perceived conformity and lack of culture in the city.
- The urban elite saw suburbia as complacent and apolitical, disengaged from the pressing issues of the time.
- Many artists of the 1960s counter-culture movement viewed suburbia as a symbol of middle-class repression.
- In attempting to define itself as a distinct subculture, some parts of suburbia adopted its own set of cultural signifiers, such as lawn ornaments.
- Suburbia is often portrayed as a domain of routine and boredom, stifling individuality and creativity.
Meaning 2
A residential district located on the outskirts of a city.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The family moved to a quiet house in suburbia, seeking a safer environment for their children.
- Suburbia offered a welcome change of pace for Emily after years of living in the bustling city center.
- As he drove through the streets of suburbia, he couldn't help but notice the eerie similarity of the houses.
- Mark struggled to adjust to life in suburbia, missing the diversity and energy of urban living.
- The couple bought a cozy home in suburbia, where they started a family and spent days playing in the garden.