urbanite

noun

ur·​ban·​ite ˈər-bə-ˌnīt 

: a person who lives in a city

Examples of urbanite in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Extensive media coverage resonated with vulnerable urbanites across the country. — Rebecca Florsheim, STAT, 17 July 2026

Her poems inspire liberals and conservatives, atheists and believers, naturalists and urbanites. — Brent Lang, Variety, 17 June 2026

During the coronavirus pandemic, Sarah watched policies that seemed designed for urbanites arrive in her rural town without the consent of residents or evidence of their local efficacy. — Scott Warren, The Atlantic, 13 June 2026

According to Koday, that’s a valid parallel, thanks to its vibe and all the former urbanites who end up living there. — Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for urbanite

• acolyte
• aconite
• allanite
• alunite
• amberlite
• ammonite
• amorite
• amphitrite
• analyte
• anchorite
• andesite
• anhydrite

Kids Definition

urbanite

noun

ur·​ban·​ite ˈər-bə-ˌnīt 

: one living in a city