English · Adjectives
urban
/ˈɜː.bən/
[/ˈɜː.bən/]
of the city
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Relating to a town or city.
Example
Urban life is fast and crowded compared with the quiet countryside.
Urban life is fast and crowded compared with the quiet countryside.
Etymology
From Latin 'urbanus', from 'urbs' (city).
How & Where It’s Used
Contrasts with rural in planning and lifestyle talk.