urbanize — to make or become more urban in character; to change from rural to city-like
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make or become more urban in character; to change from rural to city-like
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɜːrbənaɪz/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother complains that her peaceful village has been urbanized into a noisy shopping district.
- China has urbanized at an unprecedented rate over the past three decades.
- The mayor's plan to urbanize the farmland was met with protests from local farmers carrying pitchforks.
urbanize
VERB[/ˈɜːrbənaɪz/]
to make or become more urban in character; to change from rural to city-like
to make or become more urban in character; to change from rural to city-like
Urbanize to modernize, organize to realize!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin urbanus meaning 'of the city.' The term urbanize was coined in the 19th century during the Industrial Revolution to describe the large-scale migration of populations from rural to urban areas.
Breakdown
urban- (from Latin urbanus, 'of the city') + -ize (suffix forming verbs meaning 'to make' or 'to cause to become').
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📝Examples
“My grandmother complains that her peaceful village has been urbanized into a noisy shopping district.”
“China has urbanized at an unprecedented rate over the past three decades.”
“The mayor's plan to urbanize the farmland was met with protests from local farmers carrying pitchforks.”
“As countries urbanize, they often face challenges in managing waste and pollution.”
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