Definitions for: Urbanize

[v] make more industrial or city-like; "The area was urbanized after many people moved in"
[v] impart urban habits, ways of life, or responsibilities upon; "Birds are being urbanized by people in outdoor cafes feeding them"

Webster (1913) Definition: Ur"ban*ize, v. t.
To render urban, or urbane; to refine; to polish. --Howell.

Synonyms: urbanise

See Also: alter, change