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urban /ˈəːb(ə)n /adjective1In, relating to, or characteristic of a town or city: the urban population...- Dublin was the earliest of the Irish towns to take on urban characteristics.
- The growth of large civilisations has meant that large cities and urban areas have been built in many parts of the world.
- Apart from such forest types one can see this tree in urban and suburban areas close to the city, he adds.
Synonyms built-up, town, city, inner-city, densely populated, townified, citified, metropolitan, suburban, non-rural; municipal, civic, borough informal towny, townish rare oppidan 2 (also urban contemporary) Denoting or relating to popular dance music of black origin: hip-hop’s traditionally urban vibe...- They are also more tuned in to radio, listening some 22.6 hours per week, and often turn their dials to black gospel and urban contemporary stations.
- As a solo performer from the 1970s onwards, he's been one of the staples of urban contemporary music.
- For instance, if someone is listening to an urban contemporary station, the candidate advertisements should reflect the same format and use similar types of music.
OriginEarly 17th century: from Latin urbanus, from urbs, urb- 'city'. RhymesDurban, exurban, suburban, turban |