urbanization
/ˌɜrbənəˈzeɪʃən/
noun
- The process by which more and more people move from rural areas to cities, causing cities to grow larger.
- The government is studying the effects of urbanization on the environment.
- Urbanization often brings better access to jobs and education, but also challenges like traffic congestion.
- Rapid urbanization in Asia has led to the construction of many new skyscrapers.
- The increase in the proportion of people living in urban areas compared to rural areas.
- The country's urbanization rate rose from 40% to 70% in just fifty years.
- Urbanization is a key indicator of a nation's economic development.
- High levels of urbanization can put pressure on public services like water and electricity.