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urbanization

[ur-buh-nuh-zay-shuhn] / ˌɜr bə nəˈzeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
becoming like a city
Synonyms
STRONGEST
citification metropolitanization
STRONG
WEAK
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ruralization
WEAK


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By the turn of the 20th century, the combined trends of industrialization and urbanization created a new class of American, the consumer.

From Barron's ● Jun. 17, 2026

The Nice – Côte d’Azur metropolitan area is vulnerable for a number of reasons: dense urbanization, strong tourist appeal, and very busy beaches.

From Science Daily ● May 21, 2026

The two decades from 1995 to 2015 marked the greatest period of urbanization in China’s 5,000 year history.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 10, 2026

“It’s not just about the fires, but it’s about urbanization and how much our city needs to continue the work of doing testing in the water.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 20, 2026

The development of writing in Zapotec society went hand-in-hand with growing urbanization.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann



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