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Meaning of Urbanize
The primary meaning of the word "Urbanize" is to make something more like a city, typically by building more houses, roads, and other infrastructure.
Definitions
- To make something more like a city, typically by building more houses, roads, and other infrastructure
- * To change or modify something so that it becomes more characteristic of a city or urban environment
- * To cause people to move from rural areas to cities, typically in search of work or better living conditions
Etymology of Urbanize
The word "Urbanize" has its roots in the Latin word "urbanus", meaning "of or pertaining to a city"
The word has been in use since the 17th century, initially meaning "to make or become citified" and later evolving to encompass a broader range of meanings related to urban development and transformation
Example Uses
- The government's plan to urbanize the rural area has been met with resistance from local residents
- * The city's efforts to urbanize the waterfront have made it a popular destination for tourists and locals alike
- * As the city continues to urbanize, more and more people are moving to the suburbs in search of a quieter way of life
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
ruralize
decentralize
deurbanize
suburbanize
naturalize
primitivize
simplify
degenerate
decline
deteriorate
decay
crumble
collapse
disintegrate
fragment
disperse
scatter
spread
thin
sparse
sparse
wilderness
wild
feral
untamed