Urban — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈər-bən/ ur·ban

Meaning & Definition of Urban

Urban (adjective)

  1. of, relating to, characteristic of, or constituting a city

Urban (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in metropolitan, metro

    similar: metro, metropolitan, communal, local, regional, government, governmental, civil, national, public, civic, federal, municipal

Related Entry: Urban legend (noun)

Urban legend is a different word from Urban. The synonyms below are for urban legend, not for urban.

  1. as in word, talk

    similar: buzz, dish, gossip, hearsay, noise, report, rumor, scuttlebutt, talk, tattle, word, tale, whisper, whispering, hint, intimation, rumbling, dirt, scandal, disinformation, propaganda

Related Entry: Urban sprawl (noun)

Urban sprawl is a different word from Urban. The synonyms below are for urban sprawl, not for urban.

  1. as in city, inner city

    similar: asphalt jungle, burg, city, cosmopolis, megacity, megalopolis, metropolis, municipality, town, core city, downtown, inner city, midtown, central city, edge city, garden city, exurb, suburb, suburbia, conurbation, borough

Related Entry: Urban sprawls (noun)

Urban sprawls is a different word from Urban. The synonyms below are for urban sprawls, not for urban.

  1. as in cities, inner cities

    similar: asphalt jungles, burgs, cities, cosmopolises, megacities, megalopolises, metropolises, municipalities, towns, core cities, downtowns, inner cities, midtowns, central cities, edge cities, garden cities, exurbs, suburbias, suburbs, conurbations, boroughs

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Urban

The most common words with a similar meaning to Urban:

metro, metropolitan, communal, local, regional, government, governmental, civil, national, public, civic, federal, municipal

Origin & Etymology of Urban

Latin urbanus, from urbs city

First known use: circa 1634

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Urban

Words & Phrases Containing Urban

urban district, urban legend, urban planner, urban renewal, urban sprawl, anti-urban

Frequently Asked Questions about Urban

What does "Urban" mean?

"Urban" means of, relating to, characteristic of, or constituting a city. As an adjective, it is defined as: of, relating to, characteristic of, or constituting a city.

What is another word for "Urban"?

Other words for "Urban" include metro, metropolitan, communal, local, regional, government, governmental and civil. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Urban" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Urban"?

There are 13 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Urban". Common alternatives include metro, metropolitan, communal, local, regional, government, governmental, civil, national and public.

Is "Urban" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Urban" is an adjective.

Is "Urban" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Urban" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Urban"?

"Urban" is pronounced /ˈər-bən/ and divided into syllables as ur·ban.

What is the origin of the word "Urban"?

"Urban" comes from Latin urbanus, from urbs city. First known use: circa 1634.

What is another word for "Urban" meaning "as in metropolitan, metro"?

When "Urban" (adjective) means as in metropolitan, metro, synonyms include metro, metropolitan, communal, local, regional and government.