urbanology

/ˌɝrbəˈnɒlədʒi/; /ˌɝrbəˈnoʊlədʒi/

Definitions

1. noun

The study of city life, culture, and urban environments, often focusing on social and economic aspects.

“The professor taught urbanology and sociology courses at the university.”

2. noun

The characteristics, trends, and patterns found in urban areas.

“The urbanologist studied the urbanology of the city’s gentrification process.”

Synonyms

  • city planning
  • urban sociology
  • urban studies

Antonyms

  • countryside studies
  • rurality