Urbanization
Example: Urbanization significantly transformed society during the Industrial Revolution.
Definition
"Urbanization" refers to the process by which rural areas become developed and transformed into cities or towns, often involving an increase in population density, infrastructure, and economic activities. It significantly reshapes social, economic, and environmental aspects of society.
Translations
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urbanización -
verstedelijking -
urbanització -
urbanisation -
Urbanisierung
Etymology
The word "urbanization" comes from the Latin word 'urbanus,' meaning 'of or relating to a city.' It evolved through French 'urbanisation' and English, combining 'urban' with the suffix '-ization,' indicating the process of becoming like or pertaining to a city. Did you know that this term gained popularity during the Industrial Revolution when cities rapidly expanded?
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"Urbanization" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 198 commonly used words.
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