Looking for the meaning of the word URBAN in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of URBAN with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Urban
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
early 17th century: from Latin urbanus, from urbs, urb- ‘city’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈəːb(ə)n
Dialects: British English
Definition:
in, relating to, or characteristic of a town or city
Short Definition:relating to town or city
Examples:- the urban population
Definition:
denoting or relating to popular dance music associated with black performers
Short Definition:denoting popular dance music associated with black performers
Examples:- hip-hop's traditionally urban vibe
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