Definition

The field of study that focuses on the social, economic, and environmental issues related to urban areas and city living.

Example

Urbanology helps us understand the challenges faced by people living in large cities.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of urbanology?

Yeah, I think it's about studying cities and their issues, right?

Exactly! It really helps understand how to improve city living.

I find that fascinating; there's so much to learn about urban life.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Urbanology is formed from "urban" (from Latin "urbanus", meaning of or pertaining to a city) and "-ology" (from Greek "-logia", meaning the study of). The word refers to the study of cities and urban life.

Memory Tip

Think of 'urban' relating to cities and '-ology' meaning the study of something — so urbanology is the study of cities.

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