Urban Meaning in English
word
/ˈɝbən/
UR-buhn
/ˈɜːbən/
UR-buhn
Definition
Relating to cities or towns, not the countryside.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in academic, official, or news contexts. Often paired with 'development', 'area', or 'life'. Don't confuse with 'suburban' (areas outside city centers) or 'rural' (countryside).
Spanish: urbanoPortuguese (BR): urbanoPortuguese (PT): urbanoChinese (Simplified): 城市的Chinese (Traditional): 都市的Hindi: शहरीArabic: حضريBengali: শহরায়ণ - নগরRussian: городскойJapanese: 都市の - 都会のVietnamese: đô thịKorean: 도시의Turkish: kentselUrdu: شہریIndonesian: perkotaan
Example Sentences
Many people live in urban areas around the world.
basic
She prefers urban life to rural life.
basic
The new park is in an urban neighborhood.
basic
Traffic can get really bad in urban centers during rush hour.
natural
There’s a lively urban culture with music, art, and festivals.
natural
Urban development is changing the skyline of the city.
natural