urban exploration
noun[U]
uk/ˌɜː.bən ˌek.spləˈreɪ.ʃən/us/ˌɝː.bən ˌek.spləˈreɪ.ʃən/(alsourban exploring)theactivityofspendingtimeintownsandcitiesgoing intobuildingsandplacesthat arehiddenor nolongerused, and that may not usually beopento thepublicorlegaltovisit:
Theexactoriginsof theurbanexplorationmovementareunclear- theintrepidhave always beentemptedtoexploretheforbidden.
Urbanexploringofteninvolvesgoing intoundergroundoroff-limitsareas.
- Criticized by theRoyalSociety for the Prevention of Accidents as "dangerousandirresponsiblebehaviour",urbanexplorationisbecomingpopularinBritain.
- Many AmericancitieshaveurbanexplorationWebsites, as do British,Canadianand Australiancities.
- I am new to theworldofurbanexploringbutlovea goodadventure.
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- asana
- bicycling
- brass rubbing
- campanologist
- coasteering
- flying fox
- gearhead
- gongoozler
- gongoozling
- longboarding
- numismatics
- philatelist
- philately
- pigeon fancier
- potholing
- storm chaser
- storm chasing
- sunbathing
- tailgating
- trainspotter