Noun: urbanization ,ur-bu-nu'zey-shun [N. Amer], ,ur-bu-nI'zey-shun [Brit]
- The social process whereby cities grow and societies become more urban
"Rapid urbanization has led to significant changes in land use patterns";
- urbanisation [Brit]
- The condition of being urbanized
"The rapid urbanization of the area led to significant changes in lifestyle";
- urbanisation [Brit]
Derived forms: urbanizations
Type of: condition, social process, status
Encyclopedia: Urbanization