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urbanity

[ ur-ban-i-tee ]
/ ɜrˈbæn ɪ ti /
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noun, plural ur·ban·i·ties.
the quality of being urbane; refined courtesy or politeness; suavity: He was the last word in urbanity.
urbanities, civilities or amenities.
the quality or state of being urban.
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Origin of urbanity

From the Latin word urbānitās, dating back to 1525–35. See urbane, -ity

Words nearby urbanity

Urban III, urbanism, urbanist, urbanistic, urbanite, urbanity, Urban IV, urbanization, urbanize, urban legend, urban myth
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Words related to urbanity

hauteur, breeding, charm, class, courtliness, cultivation, culture, delicacy, dignity, discernment, distinction, exquisiteness, felicity, gentility, grace, gracefulness, grandeur, lushness, luxury, magnificence

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British Dictionary definitions for urbanity

urbanity
/ (ɜːˈbænɪtɪ) /
noun plural -ties
the quality of being urbane
(usually plural) civilities or courtesies
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