CEFR B2

urbanization

noun

Meaning

The process by which towns and cities are formed and grow as more people move from rural areas to urban centers.

Examples

The rapid urbanization of the past century has led to many environmental challenges.
Urbanization often brings economic opportunities but can also strain public services.

Synonyms: city growth, metropolitanization, suburbanization, development

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urbanization (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌɜːrbənaɪˈzeɪʃən/

Definition

The process by which towns and cities are formed and grow as more people move from rural areas to urban centers.

Examples

The rapid urbanization of the past century has led to many environmental challenges.
Urbanization often brings economic opportunities but can also strain public services.
Government policies can either encourage or slow down the rate of urbanization.

How to Use urbanization

urbanization of (prepositional phrase): The process of making an area more urban. — "The urbanization of the countryside is changing traditional lifestyles."
rate of urbanization (collocation): The speed or percentage at which urbanization is occurring. — "The high rate of urbanization presents both opportunities and challenges."

Synonyms of urbanization

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Antonyms of urbanization

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