B2
urbanism vs urbanization
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| urbanismnoun/ˈɜːr.bə.nɪ.zəm/ | Meaning the study of how cities are planned and how people live in them | Goes with — | Example She studied urbanism at university and now helps plan new city parks. |
| urbanizationnoun/ˌɜːr.bən.ɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ | Meaning the process by which more and more people move to live in towns and cities | Goes with rapid urbanization | Example Rapid urbanization has put great pressure on schools and hospitals in the capital. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The effects of are clearest in housing costs.