cenosity

/sɛnˈɒsɪti/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete term for a quality of being full of inns, taverns, or other places of public entertainment.

“The old town had a reputation for high cenosity, attracting travelers from far and wide.”

2. noun

A measure of the density of inns, taverns, or other places of public entertainment within a given area.

“The historian calculated the cenosity of the medieval town to estimate its population.”

Synonyms

  • crowdiness
  • denseness

Antonyms

  • barrenness
  • emptiness