Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

citification

Noun

ˌsɪtəfəˈkeɪʃən

Definition

The process of making an area more urban or city-like in character.

Examples

The citification of the countryside has led to both opportunities and challenges for local communities.
Many cities are undergoing citification as populations migrate from rural areas.
Urban planners are focusing on the citification of surrounding suburbs to accommodate growth.

Meaning

Citification refers to the transformation of rural or suburban areas into more urbanized environments, often involving increased density, infrastructure development, and changes in land use.