Urbanization vs. Industrialization — What's the Difference?

Urbanization (or urbanisation) refers to the population shift from rural to urban areas, the corresponding decrease in the proportion of people living in rural areas, and the ways in which societies adapt to this change. It is predominantly the process by which towns and cities are formed and become larger as more people begin living and working in central areas.Although the 2 concepts are sometimes used interchangeably, urbanization should be distinguished from urban growth.

To develop industry in (a country or society, for example).

To make urban in nature or character.

To organize (the production of something) as an industry.

The process of the formation and growth of cities.

To become industrial.

The change in a country or region when its population migrates from rural to urban areas.

A process of social and economic change whereby a human society is transformed from a preindustrial to an industrial state.

The proportion of a region's population that live in towns and cities; the rate at which this proportion is growing.

The development of industry on an extensive scale

The condition of being urbanized

The social process whereby cities grow and societies become more urban