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adjective

Definition of citifiednext
as in urban

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verb

past tense of citify
as in civilized
to accustom to the ways of the city we've become so citified that many people have no idea where their food comes from

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Recent Examples of citified
Adjective
Baseball caps and other unisex or men’s hats must be removed — a fact that does not seem to be known to many male bumpkins, citified or countrified. — Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 3 Sep. 2019 As humans have become ever more citified, the need for a touch of nature—rus in urbe—has become increasingly critical. — Simon Barnes, WSJ, 13 Apr. 2018 Even in New York City with hotspots like La Esquina, Dos Caminos or Rosa Mexicana, the dishes focus on citified takes on classics, heralding table-side guacamole and delightful tacos with an array of garnishes. — Lauren Sheffield, Harper's BAZAAR, 21 Sep. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for citified
  1. urban
  2. urbanized
Adjective
  • The program will combine rigorous coursework and mentorship opportunities with hands-on teaching placements in diverse urban, suburban and rural K-12 districts in the Sacramento region, according to its website.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The urban hike usually offers clear views that should allow hikers to spot a fire near them and evacuate quickly.
    — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of urban
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  • The study concluded annexation is legally and physically feasible — the area is contiguous, compact and urbanized.
    — Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026
  • In contrast to the busy and sometimes urbanized pilgrimage routes of Europe, or the crowded processions of the Hajj, the ancient path runs mostly through quiet forests.
    — Shay Rabineau, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of urbanized

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