1. (

• urbanize ,
• urbanise

) make more industrial or city-like; "The area was urbanized after many people moved in" ;

2. (

• urbanize ,
• urbanise ,

) impart urban habits, ways of life, or responsibilities upon; "Birds are being urbanized by people in outdoor cafes feeding them" ;

1. (

• urbanized ,
• urbanised

) made urban in nature; taking on urban characteristics; "the urbanized Eastern states" ;