urbanize (redirected from urbanising)

ur·ban·ize  (ûrb-nz)

tr.v. ur·ban·ized, ur·ban·iz·ing, ur·ban·iz·es

To make urban in nature or character.

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urban·i·zation (-b-n-zshn) n.

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urbanize, urbanise [ˈɜːbəˌnaɪz]

vb (tr)

(Social Science / Human Geography) (usually passive)

a.  to make (esp a predominantly rural area or country) more industrialized and urban

b.  to cause the migration of an increasing proportion of (rural dwellers) into cities

urbanization , urbanisation n

Thesaurus

Verb	1.	urbanize - make more industrial or city-like; "The area was urbanized after many people moved in" urbanise alter, change, modify - cause to change; make different; cause a transformation; "The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city"; "The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue" urbanise, urbanize - impart urban habits, ways of life, or responsibilities upon; "Birds are being urbanized by people in outdoor cafes feeding them"
	2.	urbanize - impart urban habits, ways of life, or responsibilities upon; "Birds are being urbanized by people in outdoor cafes feeding them" urbanise alter, change, modify - cause to change; make different; cause a transformation; "The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city"; "The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue" urbanize, urbanise - make more industrial or city-like; "The area was urbanized after many people moved in"

Translations

urbanize [ˈɜːbənaɪz] VT → urbanizar

urbanize

vt → urbanisieren, verstädtern (pej)