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Satellite cities

Scope note

Use for smaller cities on the outskirts of larger metropolitan areas that are independent of the larger city's jurisdiction but within its economic and social orbit. LOC

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30008384

Broader Terms used

<settlements by location>

Equivalent Terms used

satellite city

Created

13yrs ago

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