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
Licet urbs vetustissima Visbycensis potentissima ac opulentissima quondam fuerit et pro minima occasione, nempe fractionis unius fenestralis vitri vix valoris obolaris, humiliata sit, tamen leges maritim� et decisiones omnium controversiarum singulariter longe lat�que observantur.
From Notes and Queries, Number 57, November 30, 1850 by Various
