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urbanity

[ur-ban-i-tee]

noun, plural -ties.

the quality of being urbane; refined courtesy or politeness; suavity: He was the last word in urbanity.

urbanities, civilities or amenities.

the quality or state of being urban.

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

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urbanity (ɜːˈbænɪtɪ)

—n , pl -ties
1.	the quality of being urbane
2.	(usually plural) civilities or courtesies

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