Urbanization Definition & Meaning

urbanization
noun
  1. the condition of being urbanized
  2. the social process whereby cities grow and societies become more urban

"Urbanization" in song lyrics

See how urbanization is used in real songs:

  • "18th century urbanization"
    AOL — AOL
  • "1800s urbanization"
    AOL — AOL
  • "Tianjin: The challenges of urbanization"
    CNN — CNN

Usage tips for "urbanization"

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