What does URBAN mean?

Urban

Parts of Speech: Adjective

Definitions:

1. Relating to or characteristic of a city or town.
2. Lacking in natural vegetation and having a high population density.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈɜrbən/
• UK: /ˈɜːbən/

Origin and Usage:

The word "urban" comes from the Latin word "urbanus" which means "belonging to a city." It has been used in English since the 17th century to describe things related to cities or towns. Today, it is commonly used to describe the built-up areas of cities, as well as the culture, lifestyle, and attitudes associated with them.

Synonyms:

• Civic
• Municipal
• Metropolitan
• City
• Town

Related Words:

• Urbic
• Buran
• Buret
• Burnt
• Brunt

Example Sentences:

1. She loves the urban lifestyle and enjoys living in the city.
2. The urban landscape was dominated by skyscrapers and concrete.
3. The citys urban development plan aimed to increase green spaces and reduce traffic congestion.
4. Urban areas tend to have higher crime rates than rural areas.