Definition

The process of making an area more urban or city-like, often involving the development of infrastructure and services.

Example

The citification of the rural area brought new businesses and public transportation options.

Conversation

Have you noticed all the changes happening in our neighborhood lately?

Yeah, it seems like there's a lot of citification going on.

I wonder how much it will affect the local businesses.

That's a good point; we might lose some charm with all this development.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Citification is formed from "civitas" (meaning city or citizenship) and the suffix "-fication" (meaning the process of making or becoming). The word refers to the process of making an area more urban or city-like.

Memory Tip

Think of 'civitas' meaning city, and '-fication' as the process of making something. This helps you remember that citification is the process of making something more like a city.

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