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urbanization
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Definition
The process by which the population and area of a city expands which is usually accompanied by the loss of rural, undeveloped or natural habitats to residential, commerical, industrial or infrastructure applications.
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NAL Thesaurus Staff
Used For
urban expansion
urban growth
urban sprawl
urbanisation
Broader Term
urban development
Related Term
farmland preservation
land use change
Subject Category
E Economics, Business and Industry
Spanish
urbanización
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