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.

Synonyms of urban

Words with a similar meaning to urban:

• city
• metropolitan
• municipal
• cosmopolitan

Antonyms of urban

Words with the opposite meaning to urban:

• rural
• country

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