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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

urbanizing

/ˌərbəˈnaɪzɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does urbanizing mean?

verb

The process of becoming or making something urban, or the state of being urbanized. The act of transforming a rural area into an urban one.

Example

"The city is rapidly urbanizing, with new skyscrapers and apartments being built every year."

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