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urbanise

ur·ba·nise

uncommon

verb

1.

impart urban habits, ways of life, or responsibilities upon

  • “Birds are being urbanized by people in outdoor cafes feeding them”
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2.

make more industrial or city-like

  • “The area was urbanized after many people moved in”
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Origin

From urban + -ise.

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