Verb: urbanize 'ur-bu,nIz
- Make more industrial or city-like
"The area was urbanized after many people moved in";
- urbanise [Brit]
- Impart urban habits, ways of life, or responsibilities upon
"Birds are being urbanized by people in outdoor cafes feeding them";
- urbanise [Brit]
Derived forms: urbanizing, urbanizes, urbanized
Type of: alter, change, modify
Encyclopedia: Urbanize