"Los Angelization" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: En-au-Los Angelization.ogg Forms: Los Angelisation [alternative], losangelisation [alternative], losangelization [alternative]
Etymology: Blend of Los Angeles + -ization, after the city in California that enjoyed significant growth after World War II. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|Los Angeles|-ization}} Blend of Los Angeles + -ization Head templates: {{en-noun|-|nolink=1}} Los Angelization (uncountable)
  1. (slang) Dispersed urban development; urban sprawl. Tags: slang, uncountable Related terms: Los Angelize

Alternative forms

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