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Definition of urbanization

urbanization

/ˌɝː.bə.nəˈzeɪ.ʃən/
(UK: urbanisation)
ur · ban · i · za · tion
Plural:urbanizations
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Adjective:urban
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urbanization Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The process by which towns and cities are formed and grow larger as more people migrate from rural areas to live and work in central areas.

Example

"Rapid urbanization in the twentieth century transformed many agrarian societies into industrial economies."

2

The state or degree of having developed urban characteristics, infrastructure, and lifestyle.

Example

"The region displays a high degree of urbanization, with dense housing and extensive public transit networks."

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• Rhymes for urbanization

• Nearby Words

urbanism
urbanist
urbanite
urbanization
urbanize
urbex
urchin

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 19th century from the verb 'urbanize' plus the suffix '-ation', ultimately tracing back to the Latin 'urbanus' ('belonging to the city'), from 'urbs' ('city').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Urbanization. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/urbanization
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