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urbanism

|ur/ban/ism|

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/ˈɜrbəˌnɪzəm/

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/ˈɜːbənɪzəm/

city life and planning

Etymology
Etymology Information

'urbanism' originates from the Latin word 'urbanus,' meaning 'of or pertaining to a city.'

Historical Evolution

'urbanus' transformed into the French word 'urbanisme,' and eventually became the modern English word 'urbanism.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'pertaining to a city,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the study or lifestyle of living in cities and towns.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the study or lifestyle of living in cities and towns.

Urbanism has become a significant field of study in modern sociology.

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Last updated: 2025/01/13 13:10