Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

urbanize

verb

/ˈɜːrbənaɪz/

Definition

To make an area more urban in character by increasing its population density and developing infrastructure.

Examples

The small village began to urbanize after the new highway was constructed.
As more people move to the city, it will urbanize rapidly, changing its landscape.
Governments often promote policies to urbanize rural areas to boost economic development.

Meaning

Urbanize refers to the process of transforming rural or less developed areas into urban areas, often involving the growth of cities and towns through migration, construction, and the establishment of services.