Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
citify
verb
/ˈsɪtɪfaɪ/
Definition
To make more like a city; to urbanize or transform an area into a city-like environment.
Examples
- This rural area was citified with the construction of new apartments and shopping centers.
- As more people moved to the area, it began to citify, changing its landscape and culture.
Meaning
To develop or convert an area so that it has the characteristics or features of a city, often related to urban growth or expansion.
Synonyms
- urbanize
- develop
- transform
- modernize
