urban

/ˈərbən/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to cities or urban areas, as opposed to rural areas

“The urban planning committee aims to improve the city’s infrastructure.”

2. noun

an area of land with a high concentration of buildings, especially a city or town

“The urban landscape has changed significantly over the past century.”

3. adverb

in an urban environment or relating to urban life

“The company specializes in urban design and architecture.”

Synonyms

  • city
  • metropolitan
  • municipal

Antonyms

  • countryside
  • rural
  • suburban