A urbanização



Example: A urbanização trouxe muitos desafios para as cidades grandes.

Definition


"Urbanization" refers to the process by which cities grow and societies become more urban in character, often involving the movement of people from rural to urban areas and the development of infrastructure, housing, and services in large cities.

Etymology


The word "urbanization" comes from the Latin word 'urbanus,' meaning 'of the city,' combined with the suffix '-ization,' which indicates the process of becoming or making. Did you know? The term reflects the historical shift from rural living to city-based life, a phenomenon that has shaped human history for centuries.

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