adj. of, living in, or situated in a town or city (an urban population) (opp. RURAL).
Phrases and idioms:
urban 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.
Etymology: L urbanus f. urbs urbis city