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Manhattanization

noun
Man·​hat·​tan·​iza·​tion | \ ˌmanˌhat(ᵊ)nə̇ˈzāshən, -nˌīˈzā-\
plural -s

Definition of Manhattanization

: congestion of an urban area by tall buildings

History and Etymology for Manhattanization

Manhattan, borough of New York + English -ization

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