noun
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the quality of being urbane
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(usually plural) civilities or courtesies
Etymology
Origin of urbanity
From the Latin word urbānitās, dating back to 1525–35. See urbane, -ity
Example Sentences
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Emily Hamilton is a senior research fellow and director of the Urbanity Project at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University in Arlington.
From Washington Post • Jul. 8, 2022
Urbanity and boxing have always made strange bedfellows.
From BBC • Nov. 23, 2015
Urbanity, amenity of language, the bland demeanor hitherto characterized as la gr�ce Fran�aise, all these were at an end.
From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 02, No. 10, August, 1858 by Various
So much privilege abounds there, I call it Urbanity Hall.
From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 08, No. 48, October, 1861 by Various
Urbanity and courtesy to the older members of the Bar, protecting and loving kindness to its younger members, and deep and abiding interest in the reputation of all, were among his distinguishing characteristics. 2d.
From Cleveland Past and Present Its Representative Men by Joblin, Maurice
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