The term refers to the process of urban development and expansion, including population increase, economic activities, and physical infrastructure growth in a specific area.
Related terms
Urbanization: It refers to the increasing proportion of people living in urban areas compared to rural areas.
Megacity: A megacity is an urban area with a population exceeding 10 million inhabitants.
Suburbanization: This term describes the outward growth of cities into surrounding suburban areas due to factors like improved transportation and increased desire for suburban lifestyles.