conurbation
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/ˌkɑːnərˈbeɪʃn/
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/ˌkɒnəˈbeɪʃn/
A large continuous area made up of several towns or cities that have grown close together.
The conurbation's rapid expansion has led to increased demand for housing and infrastructure.
都市群的快速擴張導致對住房和基礎設施需求的增加。