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Urbanization

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

Urbanization is the process by which rural areas become transformed into urban areas, characterized by a significant increase in population density and vast changes in the natural environment and lifestyle. This phenomenon is often driven by migration from rural to urban areas in search of better employment opportunities, education, and living conditions.