A urbanização
Example: A urbanização acelerada trouxe desafios ambientais significativos.
Definition
"Urbanização" refers to the process through which cities grow and societies become more urban in nature. It involves the increasing population living in urban areas and the expansion of infrastructure, often leading to significant social, economic, and environmental changes.
Etymology
The word "urbanização" comes from the Latin 'urbanus,' meaning 'of the city.' It evolved through Portuguese to describe the transformation of rural areas into urban ones. Did you know? The term gained prominence during the Industrial Revolution when many societies experienced rapid city growth.
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