urbanize

/ˌʌrbəˈnaɪz/
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Other forms: urbanized; urbanizing

Definitions of urbanize
  1. verb
    make more industrial or city-like
    “The area was urbanized after many people moved in”
    synonyms: urbanise
    urbanise
    impart urban habits, ways of life, or responsibilities upon
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    type of:
    alter, change, modify
    cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
  2. verb
    impart urban habits, ways of life, or responsibilities upon
    “Birds are being urbanized by people in outdoor cafes feeding them”
    synonyms: urbanise
    urbanise
    make more industrial or city-like
    see moresee less
    type of:
    alter, change, modify
    cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
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