urbanized Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb make more industrial or city-like
    urbanise; urbanize.
    • The area was urbanized after many people moved in
  2. verb impart urban habits, ways of life, or responsibilities upon
    urbanise; urbanize.
    • Birds are being urbanized by people in outdoor cafes feeding them
  3. adjective satellite made urban in nature; taking on urban characteristics
    urbanised.
    • the urbanized Eastern states

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