Manhattanization

noun

Man·​hat·​tan·​iza·​tion

ˌmanˌhat(ᵊ)nə̇ˈzāshən,

-nˌīˈzā-

plural -s

: congestion of an urban area by tall buildings

Word History

Etymology

Manhattan, borough of New York + English -ization

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