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Topic: Environment

urbanisation

IPA: /ˌɜːrbənaɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /ˈɜːrbənaɪˌzeɪʃən/

noun

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.

urbanise

IPA: /ˈɜː.bən.aɪz/

KK: /ˈɜːrbənaɪz/

verb

Definition: To make an area more like a city by adding buildings, roads, and other structures.

Example: The government plans to urbanise the rural areas to improve infrastructure and services.

urbanism

IPA: /ˈɜːrbənɪzəm/

KK: /ˈɜːrbənɪzəm/

noun

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.

urbanist

IPA: /ˈɜːrbənɪst/

KK: /ˈɜːrbənɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who studies or plans cities and urban areas, focusing on their design, development, and management.

Example: The urbanist presented innovative ideas for improving public transportation in the city.

urbanistic

IPA: /ˌɜːrbəˈnɪstɪk/

KK: /ˈɜːrbənɪstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Connected to the planning and design of cities and towns.

Example: The urbanistic approach to development focuses on creating livable spaces for residents.

urbanization

IPA: /ˌɜːrbənaɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /ˌɜːrbənaɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process where more people move from the countryside to cities, leading to the growth and development of urban areas.

Example: Urbanization has led to significant changes in the way people live and work in cities.

urbanize

IPA: /ˈɜːrbənaɪz/

KK: /ˈɜːrbənaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To change an area to have characteristics of a city, such as buildings, roads, and other infrastructure.

Example: The government plans to urbanize the rural areas to improve living conditions.

vegetation

IPA: /ˌvɛdʒɪˈteɪʃən/

KK: /ˌvɛdʒɪˈteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The plants and plant life that grow in a particular area or region.

Example: The vegetation in the rainforest is very diverse and colorful.

vegetational

IPA: /ˌvɛdʒɪˈteɪʃənl/

KK: /ˌvɛdʒɪˈteɪʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to plant life or the growth of plants in a particular area.

Example: The vegetational changes in the region are evident with the changing seasons.

veld

IPA: /vɛld/

KK: /vɛld/

noun

Definition: A type of open land in southern Africa that is covered with grass and has few trees or bushes.

Example: The wildlife roamed freely across the vast veld.

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