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Urbanization
A process characterized by the growth and expansion of large cities. Urbanization involves the migration of large proportions of the population from rural to urban areas. The Industrial Revolution, which resulted in numerous technological innovations, led to increased urbanization. Various social issues accompanied the urbanization process, such as housing conditions, sanitation, welfare, and so on.
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