Urbanization
/ˌɜrbənəˈzeɪʃən/
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Definition
(noun) The process of the formation and growth of cities.
Sentence Examples
Urbanization is encroaching on rural life.
China continues to lose arable land because of erosion and urbanization.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The rapid ____ of the region has led to several problems with the local infrastructure and the traffic flow today.