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doughnut city

English

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Etymology

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In reference to the shape of the snack food, a ring with a central hole.

Noun

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doughnut city (plural doughnut cities)

  1. A city whose centre has deteriorated or declined as a result of rapid growth of the surrounding suburbs.
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