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urbanity

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ur⋅ban⋅i⋅ty

  [ur-ban-i-tee]
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–noun, plural -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; < L urbānitās. See urbane, -ity
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ur·ban·i·ty   (ûr-bān'ĭ-tē)   
n.   pl. ur·ban·i·ties

  1. Refinement and elegance of manner; polished courtesy.

  2. urbanities Courtesies; civilities.

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