ur·ban·i·ty

[ur-ban-i-tee]
noun, plural ur·ban·i·ties.
1.
the quality of being urbane; refined courtesy or politeness; suavity: He was the last word in urbanity.
2.
urbanities, civilities or amenities.
3.
the quality or state of being urban.

Origin:
1525–35; < Latin urbānitās. See urbane, -ity

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urbanity (ɜːˈbænɪtɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n , pl -ties
1.  the quality of being urbane
2.  (usually plural) civilities or courtesies

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Example sentences
In political life, he kept his ambition well buried under layers of diffidence and urbanity.
The chief was remarkable for his integrity and trustworthiness, and the uniformity of his urbanity and good habits.
The general development density in the first phase of construction provided an air of urbanity amidst the semi-rural setting.
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