"urbanized" in the verb sense
1. urbanize, urbanise
make more industrial or city-like
"The area was urbanized after many people moved in"
2. urbanize, urbanise
impart urban habits, ways of life, or responsibilities upon
"Birds are being urbanized by people in outdoor cafes feeding them"
"urbanized" in the adjective sense
1. urbanized, urbanised
made urban in nature taking on urban characteristics
"the urbanized Eastern states"
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