Which should you use, urban or urbane? The adjective urban may mean relating to towns and cities or happening there. The adjective urbane means (especially of a man) confident, comfortable, and polite in social situations.
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There is a tendency of its inhabitants to move towards urbane areas.
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There is a tendency of its inhabitants to move towards urban areas.
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He is urban and educated.
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He is urbane and educated.
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