CEFR B2

urban

adjective

Meaning

Relating to or characteristic of a town or city, as opposed to rural areas.

Examples

The government is investing in new urban development projects.
Many people are moving from rural areas to urban centers in search of work.

Synonyms: city, metropolitan, municipal, cosmopolitan

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urban (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈɜːbən/

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of a town or city, as opposed to rural areas.

Examples

The government is investing in new urban development projects.
Many people are moving from rural areas to urban centers in search of work.
The study focused on the challenges of urban planning in densely populated cities.

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