citification

/sɪtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

The process or state of making a place or a society more urban in character, or the quality of being urban or city-like.

“The rapid citification of the suburbs has led to concerns about overcrowding and traffic congestion.”

Synonyms

  • metropolization
  • urbanization

Antonyms

  • deurbanization
  • ruralization