"urbacity" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: Unknown, but claimed to be a coinage of Percy Adolphus Vaile in the early 20th century (see quote below). Compare urban, -ity, city. Not to be confused with urbanity. Etymology templates: {{unk|en}} Unknown Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} urbacity (uncountable)
  1. (rare) An extreme or exaggerated pride in one's city; an insular view of one's city. Tags: rare, uncountable
    Sense id: en-urbacity-en-noun-mqKgh3Zx Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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