urbanization
nounHow to pronounce urbanization:
Definition of urbanization:
- urbanization (noun):
- the social process whereby cities grow and societies become more urban.
- the quality or state of being urbanized or the process of becoming urbanized
Synonyms for urbanization:
urbanisation
Antonyms for urbanization:
deindustrialisation
deindustrialization
ruralisation
ruralization
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