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

  1. make more industrial or city-like
    • The area was urbanized after many people moved in

    Synonyms: urbanize

    Type of: change

    Related forms: urbanisation

  2. 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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