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Noun: urbanisation  ,ur-bu-nI'zey-shun
Usage: Brit (N. Amer: urbanization)
  1. The social process whereby cities grow and societies become more urban
    "Rapid urbanisation has led to significant changes in land use patterns";
    - urbanization
     
  2. The condition of being urbanized
    "The rapid urbanisation of the area led to significant changes in lifestyle";
    - urbanization

Derived forms: urbanisations

Type of: condition, social process, status

Encyclopedia: Urbanisation