urbanization

• Существительное, обозначающее социальный процесс, в ходе которого растут города и общества становятся более городскими, а также состояние урбанизации.

A noun referring to the social process by which cities grow and societies become more urban, as well as the condition of being urbanized.

uncountable

1. Process of becoming urbanB2formal

   The social and demographic process by which towns and cities grow larger as more people move from rural areas to urban centers.

   Урбанизация

   • Rapid urbanization has led to overcrowding in many major cities.
   • The government is studying the effects of urbanization on the environment.
   • Urbanization often brings both economic opportunities and social challenges.

   Synonymsurbanisation

2. Condition of being urbanizedB2formal

   The state or condition of an area that has become developed into a city or town, with modern infrastructure and a dense population.

   Урбанизация

   • The high level of urbanization in the region has transformed its landscape.
   • Urbanization has resulted in the expansion of suburbs and new housing developments.
   • The condition of urbanization in this country is comparable to that of developed nations.