de-urbanized

[US]/[ˌdiːˈɜːbənˌaɪzd]/
[UK]/[ˌdiːˈɜːrbənˌaɪzd]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.To cause an urban area to lose population or become less urban in character.
v. (passive)To be caused to lose population or become less urban in character.
adj.Having undergone a reduction in urban characteristics; no longer urban.
n.The process of an urban area losing population or becoming less urban in character.

Phrases & Collocations

de-urbanized areas

becoming de-urbanized

de-urbanized communities

de-urbanized cities

de-urbanized landscape

de-urbanized population

de-urbanized regions

Example Sentences

the once-thriving industrial town has become significantly de-urbanized.

rural areas are experiencing a slow but steady de-urbanization trend.

the government is concerned about the widespread de-urbanized regions.

de-urbanized communities often face challenges related to infrastructure.

the project aims to revitalize de-urbanized areas with new investment.

a key factor in the region's de-urbanization was the decline of manufacturing.

the study examines the social impacts of de-urbanization on local residents.

de-urbanization can lead to population decline and economic stagnation.

the city council is exploring strategies to combat de-urbanization effectively.

the consequences of de-urbanization are complex and multifaceted.

many families migrated away, contributing to the area's de-urbanized state.

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