What is the meaning of urbanized?

verb

  • Make more industrial or city-like.
    • usage: "The area was urbanized after many people moved in"
  • Impart urban habits, ways of life, or responsibilities upon.
    • usage: "Birds are being urbanized by people in outdoor cafes feeding them"

adjective

  • Made urban in nature; taking on urban characteristics.
    • usage: "the urbanized Eastern states"
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