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Urbanism

/ˈɜː(ɹ)bənɪzəm/ · noun

Meaning

The study of cities, their geographic, economic, political, social, and cultural environment..

Definitions by Sense

  1. The study of cities, their geographic, economic, political, social, and cultural environment.
  2. The culture or way of life of people who live in cities.
  3. Urbanization.
  4. Urban planning.

Example Sentences

Simultaneously there has been a growing disenchantment with the conventional face of urban design as it is practiced in the West, alongside demands for a new and emerging urbanism that is responsive to the everyday life of the city: […]

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does urbanism mean?

Urbanism means The study of cities, their geographic, economic, political, social, and cultural environment..

What is a synonym for urbanism?

Common synonyms include urbiculture.

What is the opposite of urbanism?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use urbanism in a sentence?

Simultaneously there has been a growing disenchantment with the conventional face of urban design as it is practiced in the West, alongside demands for a new and emerging urbanism that is responsive to the everyday life of the city: […]

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