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Meaning of URBANIZATION

Pronunciation:  `urbunuz'eyshun

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [n]  the condition of being urbanized
  2. [n]  the social process whereby cities grow and societies become more urban
 
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 Synonyms: urbanisation, urbanisation
 
 See Also: condition, social process, status

 

 

Glossary
 
 Definition: the proportionate rise in the number of people living in cities in comparison to the number living in rural areas.
 

 

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