Urbanize

Pronunciation: /ˈɜːrbəˌnaɪz/

Urbanize (verb)

  1. To change an area so more people live in towns and cities, with more buildings and services.
  2. To develop a place in a way that looks and works like a city, often replacing rural life.
  3. For a population to become more concentrated in cities rather than in smaller towns or countryside.

Examples

  • The region will urbanize as new jobs appear.
  • Urbanize happens faster when services improve.