urbanism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The study of cities, their geographic, economic, political, social, and cultural environment.
  2. The culture or way of life of people who live in cities.
  3. Urbanization.
  4. Urban planning.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

urbanism urbanisms

Etymology

From urban + -ism.

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