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ur·ban·i·ty
\ˌərˈbanəd.ē, ə̄ˈb-, əiˈb-, -nətē, -i\ noun
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Etymology: Middle French & Latin; Middle French urbanité quality of being urbane, from Latin urbanitat-, urbanitas urban life, from urbanus urban + -itat-, -itas -ity
1.
a. : the quality or state of being urbane
b. urbanities plural : suavely gracious acts or conduct
2. : the condition of being urban; also : urban life
3. : well-bred and polished conversation especially when light and witty |