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citified

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verb

past tense of citify
as in civilized
to accustom to the ways of the city we've become so citified that many people have no idea where their food comes from

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Recent Examples of citified
Adjective
Baseball caps and other unisex or men’s hats must be removed — a fact that does not seem to be known to many male bumpkins, citified or countrified. Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 3 Sep. 2019 As humans have become ever more citified, the need for a touch of nature—rus in urbe—has become increasingly critical. Simon Barnes, WSJ, 13 Apr. 2018 Even in New York City with hotspots like La Esquina, Dos Caminos or Rosa Mexicana, the dishes focus on citified takes on classics, heralding table-side guacamole and delightful tacos with an array of garnishes. Lauren Sheffield, Harper's BAZAAR, 21 Sep. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for citified
Adjective
  • Its urban garden, Little Siberia, is a hidden gem and not to be missed, with an amazing view of CopenHill.
    Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
  • These resorts vary from urban, beachfront fun in Waikiki to properties on Maui and Kauai.
    Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Chinese firms, for example, have provided thousands of electric buses across cities in South America—a necessary addition in one of the world’s most urbanized regions.
    Natalia Cote-Muñoz, Foreign Affairs, 3 Aug. 2026
  • In Southern California, the numbers of American robins and goldfinches increased in urbanized areas.
    Mack Baysinger Follow, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026

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“Citified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/citified. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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