urbanization

• Sustantivo que designa el proceso social por el cual crecen las ciudades y las sociedades se vuelven más urbanas, así como el estado resultante de dicho proceso.

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

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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.

   Urbanización (proceso)

   • 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.

   Sinónimosurbanisation

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.

   Urbanización (estado de estar urbanizado)

   • 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.