urˈbanism noun

(the study of) the urban way of life

urˈbanist noun

urbanistˈic adjective

Relating to the planning and development of towns

urˈbanite noun

A person who lives in a town or city

urbanity /-banˈi-ti/ noun

1. The quality of being urbane
2. (in pl) civilities
3. Townishness, town-life

urbanizāˈtion or urbanisāˈtion noun

urˈbanize or urˈbanise transitive verb

To make (a district) townlike (as opposed to rural) in character

urbanolˈogist noun

Someone who studies urban conditions

urbanolˈogy noun

urban district noun (historical)

A thickly-populated district, a subdivision of a county, administered by an Urban District Council

urban guerrilla noun

A guerrilla engaged in terrorist activities in towns and cities

urban legend or urban myth noun

A story or anecdote of modern life, often untrue or apocryphal

urban renewal noun (esp US)

The clearing and/or redevelopment of slums, etc