urban

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to cities or urban areas.

  - "The urban population is growing rapidly."
  - "Urban planning is essential for managing cities."

• adjective

  Characteristic of or living in a city.

  - "Urban residents often face unique challenges."
  - "Many urban areas have diverse cultural influences."

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Antonyms

bucolic , nonurban , rural

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with urban
burban , perman , turban

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Variants

List of all variants of urban that leads to same result
urban , Odo , Urban , urban district , urban districts , urban legend , urban legends , urban myth , urban myths , urban planner , urban planners , urban planning , urban renewal , urban renewals , urban sprawl , urban sprawls , anti-urban , antiurban

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Latin 'urbs', meaning city.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The world's most populous urban area is the Tokyo Metropolitan Area, with over 37 million residents.

2. The first modern urban planning was implemented in the ancient city of Babylon around 3000 BC.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Suburban: Areas surrounding cities, typically characterized by lower population density and single-family homes.

2. Rural: Areas outside of cities, typically characterized by agriculture, natural landscapes, and smaller populations.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Urban areas have been significant centers of human civilization and innovation throughout history. Cities have been the birthplaces of great art, literature, music, and technological advancements. Urban culture is diverse and dynamic, reflecting the various communities and influences within a city.

How to Memorize "urban"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a bustling city with tall buildings, busy streets, and diverse people.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'urban' with the concept of cities and urban life.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the first letter of the word 'urban' stands for 'Urban areas, Residential, Bustling, Active, and Necessary'.

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