urbanization
//ˌɜːrbənɪˈzeɪʃən//
Noun
urbanizationSingular
urbanizationsPlural
1
The process by which towns and cities grow as more people move from rural areas to urban areas.
Rapid urbanization has led to housing shortages in many developing countries.
2
The transformation of land from rural to urban use, including the development of infrastructure, housing, and commercial areas.
The urbanization of farmland has led to the construction of new roads and shopping centers.