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Urbanity Definition & Meaning

urbanity
noun
  1. polished courtesy; elegance of manner
  2. the quality or character of life in a city or town; "there is an important difference between rusticity and urbanity"

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Frequently asked questions

What does urbanity mean?
polished courtesy; elegance of manner the quality or character of life in a city or town; "there is an important difference between rusticity and urbanity"
What part of speech is urbanity?
Urbanity is a noun.
How many definitions does urbanity have?
Urbanity has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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