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dormitory townRural settlement that has a high proportion of commuters in its population. The original population may have been displaced by these commuters and the settlements enlarged by housing estates. Dormitory towns have increased in the UK since 1960 as a result of counter-urbanization. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Most commuter towns are suburbs of a nearby metropolis that workers travel to daily, and many suburbs are commuter towns. Most commuter towns are suburbs of a nearby metropolis that workers travel to daily, and many suburbs are commuter towns. Most commuter towns are suburbs of a nearby metropolis that workers travel to daily, and many suburbs are commuter towns. |
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