Main Entry: ur·ban·ize

Pronunciation: \ˈər-bə-ˌnīz\

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form(s): ur·ban·ized; ur·ban·iz·ing

Date: 1884

1 : to cause to take on urban characteristics <urbanized areas>
2 : to impart an urban way of life to <urbanize migrants from rural areas>