Synonyms for

Urban

Verb / ˈɜ:bʌn / Another word for urban — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to a city or town

Synonyms & similar words

rural city metropolitan cosmopolitan town municipal built-up populous inner-city downtown central business commercial industrial suburban residential citified civilized cultivated sophisticated

Synonyms by register

Formal

metropolitan civic municipal cosmopolitan

Informal

city towny downtown

Literary

urbane citified

Antonyms

rural country pastoral rustic provincial undeveloped

Common collocations

  • urban sprawl
  • urban planning
  • urban decay
  • urban legend
  • urban environment
  • urban population
  • urban renewal
  • urban development

Word family

noun urbanity
adverb urbanely

Usage note

Refers to cities and towns, often in contrast to rural areas. 'Urban' can sometimes carry connotations of being sophisticated or worldly, similar to 'urbane'.

Example sentences

  1. The urban landscape was filled with skyscrapers and bustling streets.
  2. Many people prefer to live in urban areas because of the convenience of having everything close by.
  3. Urban communities often face unique challenges such as crime and poverty.
  4. Urbanization has led to the growth of many cities around the world.
  5. The urban environment can be overwhelming for some people who prefer a quieter lifestyle.

Quotes

  • The city is not a concrete jungle, it is a human zoo. - Desmond Morris
  • In the city, you learn to appreciate the small things in life. - Elena Kampouris
  • The city is a machine that you have to live in. - Luigi Pirandello

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