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urbanization

noun
ˌɜːbənaɪˈzeɪʃən

Meaning

The process by which towns and cities are formed and become larger as more people begin living and working in central areas.
City growth or urban expansion, the process of rural areas transforming into cities and urban development.

Example Sentences

Urbanization leads to more developed infrastructure.

Rapid urbanization has led to increased demand for housing.

Rapid urbanization has led to increased infrastructure development.

Synonyms

city development, metropolization, City Growth, Urban Expansion, Metropolization, city expansion, urban development
Entry 1
city development, metropolization
Entry 2
City Growth, Urban Expansion, Metropolization
Entry 3
metropolization, city expansion, urban development

Antonyms

ruralization, suburbanization, Ruralization, Deurbanization, Countrification, deurbanization, countrification
Entry 1
ruralization, suburbanization
Entry 2
Ruralization, Deurbanization, Countrification
Entry 3
ruralization, deurbanization, countrification

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