Annexation.
A community outside of a large city is commonly referred to as a suburb. These areas are typically residential and offer a more suburban or rural environment compared to the urban setting of the city.
suburb.
The suburbs.
A suburb, a bedroom community or perhaps a neighborhood.
A quite separate small city that has developed close to a larger city is typically referred to as a "satellite city" or a "bedroom community." These smaller cities often offer residents a more suburban or rural lifestyle while still being in close proximity to the amenities and opportunities of the larger neighboring city.
Greek conquered the neighboring empires
Greek conquered the neighboring empires
Next to Santa Clarita, California, is the city of Valencia, which is actually a community within Santa Clarita. To the north, you'll find the city of Palmdale, while to the south lies the city of Newhall, another community in the Santa Clarita Valley. Additionally, to the east, there is the city of Saugus. These neighboring areas contribute to the overall metropolitan landscape of the region.
A community that included a city and its nearby farmlands was called a "city-state". The nearby land might include several villages.
A community near a central city is often referred to as a suburb. Suburbs are residential areas located on the outskirts of a city and are usually connected to the city by transportation networks.
Colleges within the city limits of Annapolis, Maryland are St. John's College and United States Naval Academy. Anne Arundel Community College is in neighboring Arnold, Maryland.
A city built to a definite plan is called a planned community. This is a term and formula involved in city planning.