Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference - urban

adj. of, living in, or situated in a town or city (an urban population) (opp. RURAL). Phrases and idioms urban 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. Etymology: L urbanus f. urbs urbis city