Definition

The study and planning of how cities are designed and organized, including the way people live and interact in urban areas.

Example

Urbanism focuses on creating sustainable and livable cities for their residents.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how urbanism affects our daily lives?

Definitely! It's fascinating how city design influences everything we do.

Right? I read that urbanism can shape community interactions too.

Exactly! Good design can really bring people together.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Urbanism is formed from "urban" (from Latin "urbanus", meaning of or pertaining to a city) and "-ism" (a suffix used to denote a practice or philosophy). The word "urbanism" refers to the study or practice of city life and the development of urban areas.

Memory Tip

Think of 'urban' as relating to a city, and '-ism' as a practice or philosophy. This helps you remember that urbanism is about the practices and ideas surrounding city life.

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