82. Cities

citycism

urban attitudes and actions.

conurbation

a densely populated urban area, usually a large city surrounded closely by smaller ones.

cosmopolis

a city inhabited by people of many different nations; a city of international importance. — cosmopolite , n. — cosmopolitan , n., adj .

megalopolis

a densely populated area of continuous extent containing many cities and towns that are separate administrative units.

megalopolitanism

the state or quality of being a megalopolis or like a megalopolis; the phenomenon of the formation of a megalopolis. — megalopolitan , adj .

slumism

the development and growth of slums or substandard dwelling conditions in urban areas.

suburbanism

the views of those who prefer to live in suburbs. — suburbanist , n., adj .

synoecism

a joining together of several towns to form a single community, as in ancient Greece. — synoecy , n . — synoecious , adj .

urbanism

the views of those who prefer to live in cities. — urbanist , n., adj .

urbanology

the study of urban affairs and problems. — urbanologist , n .

urbiculture

the study of and concern with the special practices and problems of city life.