The urbanization
Example: The urbanization of cities changed people's lifestyles significantly.
Definition
"The urbanization" refers to the process by which cities grow and societies become more concentrated in urban areas, leading to significant changes in population distribution, infrastructure, and lifestyle.
Etymology
The term "the urbanization" derives from the Latin word 'urbanus,' meaning 'of the city.' It evolved through French and English to describe the shift of populations from rural to urban environments. Did you know that the concept became prominent during the Industrial Revolution?
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"The urbanization" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 204 commonly used words.
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