Definition

A person who lives in a city and is often associated with urban culture and lifestyle.

Example

As an urbanite, she enjoys the vibrant nightlife and diverse restaurants in the city.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about what it means to be an urbanite?

Yeah, I guess it just means living in the city, right?

Exactly! I feel like being an urbanite really shapes your lifestyle.

For sure, the energy and diversity are just unmatched.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Urbanite → It is formed from "urban" (from Latin "urbanus", meaning of or pertaining to a city) and "-ite" (a suffix used to denote a person associated with a place or thing). The word "urbanite" refers to a person who lives in or is associated with a city.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'of the city' ('urban') — the '-ite' indicates a person. An urbanite is someone who belongs to the city.

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