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
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
Man has been moving to the suburbs ever since he invented the urbs.
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
The word urbanity comes from the Latin word urbs; that, also, means a city, and it signifies politeness, gentleness, polish, for a similar reason.
From The Ladies' Vase Polite Manual for Young Ladies by Lady, An American
