Definitions chap 5 Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
Urbanization
A
the growth of towns and cities as people migrate to them searching for work and
other opportunities
2
Q
metropolis
A
a very large city
3
Q
cosmopolitan
A
reflecting many diverse cultures, worldly sophisticated
4
Q
megacity
A
an urban centre with a population of over ten million
5
Q
co-operative
A
businesses owned jointly by their members, who share the profits equally
6
Q
acculturation
A
change as a result of contact with other cultural groups
7
Q
cultural revitalization
A
a process through which unique cultures regain a sense of identity via
promoting heritage languages or reviving traditions and customs
