: of, relating to, characteristic of, or constituting a city
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The maps include: Siege Of Cairo – a mostly urban map with plenty of close-quarters exchanges.
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Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Because rural areas typically have fewer provider options, infrastructure is more expensive to offer, and many rely on slower or higher-latency technologies, rural consumers tend to face higher monthly bills than those in urban or suburban areas.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025
The United Nations has said that Russia’s relentless pounding of urban areas behind the front line has killed more than 12,000 Ukrainian civilians.
—Lorne Cook, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
The capital leads in buyer interest, reflecting a national trend of high demand in urban centers balancing lifestyle quality, economic potential, and long-term value.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
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Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Because rural areas typically have fewer provider options, infrastructure is more expensive to offer, and many rely on slower or higher-latency technologies, rural consumers tend to face higher monthly bills than those in urban or suburban areas.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025
The United Nations has said that Russia’s relentless pounding of urban areas behind the front line has killed more than 12,000 Ukrainian civilians.
—Lorne Cook, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
The capital leads in buyer interest, reflecting a national trend of high demand in urban centers balancing lifestyle quality, economic potential, and long-term value.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
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“Urban.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/urban. Accessed 9 Aug. 2025.
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urban
adjective
ur·ban
ˈər-bən 
: of, relating to, typical of, or being a city
urban life
an urban area
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