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urban

Syllabification: (ur·ban)

Pronunciation: /ˈərbən/

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Definition of urban

adjective

1in, relating to, or characteristic of a city or town:the urban population

2 (also urban contemporary) denoting or relating to popular dance music of black origin:a party that features the best in urban music
denoting popular black culture in general.