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urbanize
[ ur-buh-nahyz ]
/ ˈɜr bəˌnaɪz /
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Definition of urbanize
verb (used with object), ur·ban·ized, ur·ban·iz·ing.
to make or cause to become urban, as a locality.
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Also especially British, ur·ban·ise .
OTHER WORDS FROM urbanize
ur·ban·i·za·tion, nounnon·ur·ban·ized, adjectiveo·ver·ur·ban·ize, verb, o·ver·ur·ban·ized, o·ver·ur·ban·iz·ing.un·ur·ban·ized, adjectiveWords nearby urbanize
urbanistic, urbanite, urbanity, Urban IV, urbanization, urbanize, urban legend, urban myth, urbanology, urban renewal, urban sociology
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How to use urbanize in a sentence
As the world population continues to grow and urbanize, a lot more people will be buying all their food in stores rather than producing any of it on farms or in gardens.
The World’s Biggest Vertical Farm Just Opened in Dubai|Vanessa Bates Ramirez|July 22, 2022|Singularity HubNo modern country has ever reached middle-income status without urbanizing first.
Environmental Crises Are Forcing Millions Into Cities. Can Countries Turn Climate Migrants Into an Asset?|Aryn Baker/Kampi Ya Samaki, Kenya|April 22, 2021|TimeSub-Saharan Africa is already one of the fastest urbanizing regions, with around 450 million city dwellers.
Environmental Crises Are Forcing Millions Into Cities. Can Countries Turn Climate Migrants Into an Asset?|Aryn Baker/Kampi Ya Samaki, Kenya|April 22, 2021|Time
British Dictionary definitions for urbanize
urbanize
urbanise
/ (ˈɜːbəˌnaɪz) /
verb (tr)
(usually passive)
- to make (esp a predominantly rural area or country) more industrialized and urban
- to cause the migration of an increasing proportion of (rural dwellers) into cities
Derived forms of urbanize
urbanization or urbanisation, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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