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—deurbanization, n./dee err"beuh nuyz'/, v.t., deurbanized, deurbanizing.to divest (a city or locality) of urban characteristics.Also, esp. Brit., deurbanise.[1920-25; DE- + URBANIZE]
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deurbanize — deurbanization, n. /dee err beuh nuyz /, v.t., deurbanized, deurbanizing. to divest (a city or locality) of urban characteristics. Also, esp. Brit., deurbanise. [1920 25; DE + URBANIZE] … Useful english dictionary
deurbanise — /diˈɜbənaɪz/ (say dee erbuhnuyz) verb (t) (deurbanised, deurbanising) to deprive (a people or a place) of urban character. Also, deurbanize …
