urbanize Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb make more industrial or city-like
    urbanise.
    • The area was urbanized after many people moved in
  2. verb impart urban habits, ways of life, or responsibilities upon
    urbanise.
    • Birds are being urbanized by people in outdoor cafes feeding them

WordNet


Ur"ban*ize transitive verb
Definitions
  1. To render urban, or urbane; to refine; to polish. Howell.

Webster 1913