urbanism

noun

ur·​ban·​ism ˈər-bə-ˌni-zəm How to pronounce urbanism (audio)
1
: the characteristic way of life of city dwellers
2
a
: the study of the physical needs of urban societies
3

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There aren’t any substantial architecture or urbanism ideas at play here, but there is a desperate attempt at marketing the services of both to an imagined audience of the young and very online. Kate Wagner, Curbed, 5 Sep. 2025 Here, in the very same county where Atlanta bustles 29 miles south, small town life is an escape from urbanism. Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2025 Rooting for the failure of urbanism and liberalism and diversity. Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2025 The closest example of new urbanism to Cincinnati is Norton Commons in Louisville, which shares the same architect as Union Village. Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 7 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for urbanism

Word History

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of urbanism was in 1884

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“Urbanism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/urbanism. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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