ˈə:bən adj.
of,
living in, or situated in a
town or
city (an urban population) (opp. RURAL). øurban
district Brit.
hist. a
group of urban communities governed by an elected
council. urban
guerrilla a
terrorist operating in an urban
area. urban renewal
slum clearance and redevelopment in a city or town. urban
sprawl the uncontrolled expansion of urban areas. [L urbanus f. urbs urbis city]