Verb: urbanise 'ur-bu,nIz
Usage: Brit (N. Amer: urbanize)
Usage: Brit (N. Amer: urbanize)
- Make more industrial or city-like
"The area was urbanised after many people moved in";
- urbanize
- Impart urban habits, ways of life, or responsibilities upon
"Birds are being urbanised by people in outdoor cafes feeding them";
- urbanize
Derived forms: urbanised, urbanises, urbanising
Type of: alter, change, modify
Encyclopedia: Urbanise