urbanization
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/ˌɜːrbənəˈzeɪʃn/
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/ˌɜːbənaɪˈzeɪʃn/
noun
R
the building of towns and cities in areas that were once countryside
Urbanization has led to the construction of many new buildings where farms used to be.
R
the movement of people from rural areas to live and work in cities
The rapid urbanization in many countries means more people are moving to cities for jobs.
translation
the building of towns and cities in areas that were once countryside; the movement of people from rural areas to live and work in cities
Word Forms
Plural
urbanizations