urban

 
Pronunciation: /ˈəːb(ə)n/

adjective

  • 1in, relating to, or characteristic of a town or city: the urban population
  • 2 (also urban contemporary) denoting or relating to popular dance music of black origin: hip-hop’s traditionally urban vibe

Derivatives

urbanism

noun

urbanist

noun

Origin:

early 17th century: from Latin urbanus, from urbs, urb- 'city'