urbanise meaning
UK US /ˈɝbənaɪz/ 3 syllables
urbanise (verb): make more industrial or city-like.
Spelling: urbanise (British) · urbanize (American)
urbanise has 2 meanings in this dictionary.
urbanise as a verb
- make more industrial or city-like
- The area was urbanized after many people moved in
Synonyms: urbanize
Type of: change
Related forms: urbanisation
- impart urban habits, ways of life, or responsibilities upon
- Birds are being urbanized by people in outdoor cafes feeding them
Synonyms: urbanize
Type of: change
Related forms: urbanisation
How to pronounce urbanise
urbanise is pronounced /ˈɝbənaɪz/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
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