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Urbanization
/ˌɜːbɐnaɪzˈeɪʃən/
/ˌɝbənəˈzeɪʃən/, /ˌɝbənɪˈzeɪʃən/
urbanisationUrbanization
01
the process of people moving from rural areas to urban areas, resulting in the growth of cities and the expansion of urban areas
Example
Rapid urbanization has changed many small towns.
The country ’s urbanization rate has increased in recent years.
Urbanization creates both opportunities and challenges.
02
the condition of being urbanized
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