- pronunciation:
- uhr
b
n
- features:
- Word History, Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
Urban things are things that have to do with the city or life in the city. Another way to describe a city is to call it an urban area. Urban areas are very different from places in the country. The buildings are very close together, and there are many stores, restaurants, and other businesses. In an urban place, many people live in apartments instead of in houses.
Anna's family loves urban life. They can walk to restaurants and movie theaters. They can hear concerts in the park and go to the zoo any time they want.
- antonyms:
- rural
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Urban comes from
urbs, a Latin word that means "city."