English · Adjectives

urban

/ˈɜː.bən/

[/ˈɜː.bən/]

of the city

Intermediateadjective

Definition

Relating to a town or city.

Example

Urban life is fast and crowded compared with the quiet countryside.

Urban life is fast and crowded compared with the quiet countryside.

Etymology

From Latin 'urbanus', from 'urbs' (city).

How & Where It’s Used

Contrasts with rural in planning and lifestyle talk.

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