1. a person who studies or specializes in urban planning and development
2. an advocate for urban living or urban development policies

Examples

• The urbanist proposed a new bike lane network for downtown.
• As a leading urbanist, she advocates for mixed-use development.
• The city hired an experienced urbanist to redesign the waterfront.
• Many urbanists believe in creating walkable neighborhoods.
• The urbanist’s report emphasized the need for affordable housing.
• She studied under a famous urbanist at the university.
• The urbanist movement promotes sustainable city growth.