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urban (adjective)

Relating to, belonging to, or characteristic of a city or town. It contrasts with 'rural', which refers to the countryside.

💬 Example

"More people are moving to urban areas in search of better jobs."

💡 Memory Tip

URBAN = UR (Your) BAN (Big Area Now). Imagine 'Your Big Area' is a busy city.

🏛️ Origin

⚠️ Common Mistakes

I live in the urban. → I live in an urban area.

He is very urban. → He is very urbane.

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