variants
also British urbanisation
: the process by which towns and cities are formed and become larger as more and more people begin living and working in central areas
rapid urbanization
the effects/process of urbanization
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“Urbanization.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/urbanization. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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