urbanism
|ur/ban/ism|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈɜrbəˌnɪzəm/
🇬🇧
/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.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/13 13:10