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Meanings of urbanisation in English

Portuguese
urbanização
Catalan
urbanització
Spanish
urbanización
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The social process whereby cities grow and societies become more urban.

urbanização
Usage of urbanisation in English
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Government funding into Northland will bring significantly increased urbanisation for the region.
Radio NZ
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But as rapid urbanisation continues, similar energies are needed in urban areas.
The Guardian
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Rapid, uncontrolled urbanisation strains many aspects of city life that determine health.
The Guardian
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Increased urbanisation is associated with lifestyle changes such as decreased physical activity.
The South African
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South Africa has one of the highest urbanisation rates on the continent.
BBC
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Demographic change Historically, urbanisation has always been closely linked to economic development.
The Guardian
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Separate planning conferences for urbanisation and agriculture are also reportedly being held.
Reuters
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We have seen dramatic increases in global temperatures and also unplanned urbanisation.
The Guardian
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Despite these ghosts, the urbanisation of our society has had incalculable benefits.
The Guardian
10
It offers a blend of heritage sites, modern infrastructure and vibrant urbanisation.
The South African
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Additionally, the degree of urbanisation of the childhood living area was examined.
Pubmed
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The main factors of diabetes include urbanisation, increasing age, hypertension and time period.
Pubmed
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China's ambitious urbanisation programme typifies the problem of a growth-obsessed model.
The Guardian
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More than 30 million units are needed because of growing urbanisation.
Reuters
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Mushrooming urbanisation in poor countries is another strong risk factor, the report said.
Reuters
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Moreover, urbanisation has encouraged greater consumption of processed and fast foods.
The Guardian
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