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Urbanize Definition & Meaning

urbanize
verb
  1. make more industrial or city-like; "The area was urbanized after many people moved in"
  2. impart urban habits, ways of life, or responsibilities upon; "Birds are being urbanized by people in outdoor cafes feeding them"

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What does urbanize mean?
make more industrial or city-like; "The area was urbanized after many people moved in" impart urban habits, ways of life, or responsibilities upon; "Birds are being urbanized by people in outdoor cafes feeding them"
What part of speech is urbanize?
Urbanize is a verb.
How many definitions does urbanize have?
Urbanize has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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