urbanize meaning
UK US /ˈɝbənaɪz/ 3 syllables
urbanize (verb): make more industrial or city-like.
Spelling: urbanise (British) · urbanize (American)
urbanize has 2 meanings in this dictionary.
urbanize as a verb
- make more industrial or city-like
- The area was urbanized after many people moved in
Synonyms: urbanise
Type of: change
Related forms: urban, urbanization
- impart urban habits, ways of life, or responsibilities upon
- Birds are being urbanized by people in outdoor cafes feeding them
Synonyms: urbanise
Type of: change
Related forms: urban, urbanization
How to pronounce urbanize
urbanize is pronounced /ˈɝbənaɪz/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Word lists: words starting with UR · words ending in ZE · 8-letter words
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