conurbation

🇺🇸 /ˌkɑːnərˈbeɪʃn/ 🇬🇧 /ˌkɒnəˈbeɪʃn/
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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.

translation

n. A large continuous area made up of several towns or cities that have grown close together.

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Plural conurbations