Urbanizing: meaning, definitions and examples

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urbanizing

 

[ ˈɜː.bən.aɪ.zɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

city development

Urbanizing refers to the process of making an area more urban in character and appearance. This often involves the expansion of cities into surrounding rural areas, leading to increased population density and the development of infrastructure such as roads, schools, and housing. Urbanization can bring about economic growth and improved living standards, but it may also result in challenges such as overcrowding, pollution, and the loss of green spaces. The trend of urbanizing has accelerated in recent decades, particularly in developing countries, as more people migrate to cities in search of better opportunities.

Synonyms

city-fying, metropolitanizing

Examples of usage

  • The urbanizing areas around the city are rapidly expanding.
  • Governments must manage the challenges of urbanizing regions.
  • Urbanizing brings both opportunities and threats to the environment.
  • The film addresses the effects of urbanizing on local communities.

Translations

Translations of the word "urbanizing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 urbanizando

🇮🇳 नगरीकरण

🇩🇪 Urbanisierung

🇮🇩 urbanisasi

🇺🇦 урбанізація

🇵🇱 urbanizacja

🇯🇵 都市化

🇫🇷 urbanisation

🇪🇸 urbanización

🇹🇷 kentleşme

🇰🇷 도시화

🇸🇦 تحضر

🇨🇿 urbanizace

🇸🇰 urbanizácia

🇨🇳 城市化

🇸🇮 urbanizacija

🇮🇸 þéttbýlismyndun

🇰🇿 урбанизация

🇬🇪 ურბანიზაცია

🇦🇿 şəhərləşmə

🇲🇽 urbanización

Etymology

The term 'urbanizing' is derived from the word 'urban.' It traces its origins back to the Latin word 'urbanus,' meaning 'of a city' or 'pertaining to a city.' The word 'urban' began to appear in the English language around the early 19th century as cities began to expand rapidly during the Industrial Revolution. The process of urbanization has always been a fundamental aspect of human society, with people moving from rural to urban areas in search of better economic opportunities and living conditions. As industrialization progressed, urban areas saw a significant influx of population, leading to the need for improved infrastructure, housing, and public services. The term 'urbanizing' emerged to describe this ongoing transformation as cities evolved and modernized. Today, it represents not just the physical change of landscapes but also the social and cultural shifts that accompany growing urban populations.