deurbanize
verb (used with object)
to divest (a city or locality) of urban characteristics.
deurbanization
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a word derived from
deurbanize.
Example Sentences
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One particularly long drought lasting 113 years, identified between 3,531 and 3,418 years ago, aligns with archaeological evidence of widespread deurbanization in the region.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 14, 2025
Using the same analytical approach, he explained, the team also identified the conditions that triggered deurbanization.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 26, 2025
