"Los Angelization" meaning in English

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Noun

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

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