1. the process by which towns and cities are formed and become larger as more people begin living and working in central areas
2. the social process whereby cities grow and societies become more urban
Usage: sociology

Examples

• Rapid urbanization in developing countries has created many challenges.
• The urbanization of the region began in the early 1900s.
• Government policies encouraged urbanization after World War II.
• Urbanization often leads to increased job opportunities.
• The effects of urbanization include both benefits and problems.
• Many rural areas experienced population decline due to urbanization.
• Urbanization has transformed the landscape of this once-agricultural state.