Definition urbanization in British English

urbanization noun

[uncountable] noun

/ˌɜː(r)bənaɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/

the process by which towns and cities grow bigger and more and more people go to live in them

Example

The 18th century was a period of rapid urbanization.

Synonyms and related words

brownfield built-up centrally located

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