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urbanise

/ˈɜːrbənaɪz/ verb · British & US
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What does urbanise mean?

verb

To make or become urban; to convert rural land into urban land for residential or commercial use.

Example

"The city council plans to urbanise the surrounding countryside to accommodate the growing population."

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