URBAN


Meaning of URBAN in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈə:bən ]

adj. of, living in, or situated in a town or city (an urban population) (opp. RURAL). øurban district Brit. hist. a group of urban communities governed by an elected council. urban guerrilla a terrorist operating in an urban area. urban renewal slum clearance and redevelopment in a city or town. urban sprawl the uncontrolled expansion of urban areas. [L urbanus f. urbs urbis city]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.