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Meaning of SUBURBAN

Pronunciation:  su'burbun

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [adj]  relating to or characteristic of or situated in suburbs; "surburban population"
 
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Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. \Sub*ur"ban\, a. [L. suburbanus.]
    Of or pertaining to suburbs; inhabiting, or being in, the
    suburbs of a city. ``Suburban taverns.'' --Longfellow.
          Suburban villas, highway-side retreats, . . . Delight
          the citizen.                             --Cowper.
    
  2. \Sub*ur"ban\, n.
    One who dwells in the suburbs.
    
 
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