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urbanization

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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.

urban·i·zation (-b-n-zshn) n.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.urbanization - the condition of being urbanizedurbanization - the condition of being urbanized    
condition, status - a state at a particular time; "a condition (or state) of disrepair"; "the current status of the arms negotiations"
2.urbanization - the social process whereby cities grow and societies become more urbanurbanization - the social process whereby cities grow and societies become more urban
social process - a process involved in the formation of groups of persons
Translations
urbanization [ˈɜːbənaɪˈzeɪʃən] Nurbanización f
urbanization [ˌɜːrbənaɪˈzeɪʃən] urbanisation (British) nurbanisation f
urban myth urban legend nlégende f urbaine
urban planner nurbaniste mf
urban planning nurbanisme m
urban renewal nréaménagement m des zones urbaines
urbanization
nUrbanisierung f, → Verstädterung f (pej)
urbanization [ˌɜːbənaɪˈzeɪʃn] nurbanizzazione f


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