Urbanization: meaning, definitions and examples
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urbanization
[ ˌərbənɪˈzeɪʃn ]
city development
The process of making an area more urban in character, usually by the development of infrastructure, buildings, and transportation networks.
Synonyms
city growth, metropolitan expansion, urban development
Examples of usage
- Urbanization has led to an increase in population density in many cities.
- The rapid urbanization of the area has caused traffic congestion and pollution.
societal change
The transformation of a society from a rural to an urban one, involving changes in social, economic, and cultural aspects.
Synonyms
urban migration, urban shift, urban transformation
Examples of usage
- Urbanization is often accompanied by shifts in lifestyle and employment opportunities.
- The impact of urbanization on traditional communities can be significant.
Translations
Translations of the word "urbanization" in other languages:
🇵🇹 urbanização
🇮🇳 शहरीकरण
🇩🇪 Urbanisierung
🇮🇩 urbanisasi
🇺🇦 урбанізація
🇵🇱 urbanizacja
🇯🇵 都市化 (としか)
🇫🇷 urbanisation
🇪🇸 urbanización
🇹🇷 kentleşme
🇰🇷 도시화 (도시화)
🇸🇦 تحضر
🇨🇿 urbanizace
🇸🇰 urbanizácia
🇨🇳 城市化 (chéngshìhuà)
🇸🇮 urbanizacija
🇮🇸 borgarmenning
🇰🇿 урбанизация
🇬🇪 ურბანიზაცია
🇦🇿 urbanizasiya
🇲🇽 urbanización
Word origin
The term 'urbanization' originated in the early 20th century as cities began to grow rapidly due to industrialization and population migration from rural areas to urban centers. The process of urbanization has been a significant global trend, with more people living in cities than in rural areas. Urbanization has resulted in both opportunities and challenges, shaping modern societies and economies.
See also: suburban.