A settlement made up largely of daily commuters who are employed elsewhere in a larger centre. These commuters have displaced the original residents or live in new housing at the edge of the town or village. Dormitory towns are characterized by a relative paucity of retail outlets since the commuters will use services in the centre of the city or in out-of-town shopping centres.
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