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Urbanization
This describes the process by which more people leave the countryside to live in cities. It is a major theme in sociology regarding how societies change over time.
Examples in context
Rapid urbanization has led to housing shortages.
Rapid urbanization has led to housing shortages.
We are studying the effects of urbanization.
We are studying the effects of urbanization.
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