Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Related to or characteristic of a town or city, as opposed to the countryside.
Urban
/ˈɜːbən/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
The urban skyline glittered against the night sky.
Her research focused on urban development trends.
He enjoys the bustling urban lifestyle.
Etymology:
The word urban comes from the Latin urbanus which means of or pertaining to the city; it traces back to urbs, meaning city, and was first used in English in the early 17th century.
Usage Statistics:
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