urbs

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Everything inside was urbs, city space consecrated by priests who interpreted the will of the gods; everything outside was ager — unhallowed open territory.

From New York Times • May 1, 2023

But as their industries, their urbs, suburbs and highways encroach upon the wilderness, that wilderness becomes particularly precious.

From Time Magazine Archive

It suggests a place where the rubes rub against the urbs, and where rhubarb is grown and sold at roadside stands.

From Time Magazine Archive

But it remains to be seen whether the council will wield sufficient power�or control sufficient funds�to make an impact on the problems of urbs and suburbs.

From Time Magazine Archive

Stoford, and similar places, were deemed, and were, wholly, or almost wholly, rural, and the real question is how far the term urbs is applicable to them.

From The Customs of Old England by Snell, F. J. (Frederick John)