Society
urbanisation
noun
Definition
The process by which more people come to live in towns and cities.
In a sentence
“Rapid urbanisation in developing countries has led to the growth of large informal settlements.”
Synonyms
city growthmetropolitan expansion
Common collocations
- rapid urbanisation
- urbanisation rates
- effects of urbanisation
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demographics
noun
Statistical data relating to the composition of a population.
inequality
noun
Difference in status, opportunities, or outcomes between individuals or groups.
integration
noun
The process of combining or incorporating groups into a wider society or system.
welfare
noun
The health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or group; also government financial support.