Definition

The process of making an area more urban, typically involving the growth of cities and towns and the movement of people from rural to urban areas.

Example

Urbanisation has led to significant changes in the landscape and lifestyle of many regions.

Conversation

Have you noticed the urbanisation happening in our city lately?

Yeah, it's amazing how quickly new buildings are popping up everywhere.

I hope it doesn't change the character of our neighborhood too much.

Me too! I love how it feels right now, and I don't want that to go away.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Urbanisation → It is formed from "urbanus" (meaning of the city, from Latin) and "-isation" (a suffix used to form nouns indicating a process). The word "urbanisation" refers to the process of making an area more urban or city-like.

Memory Tip

Think of the Latin word for city, 'urbanus', to remember that 'urbanisation' means the process of turning an area into a city.

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