Urbanity
noun, plural urbanities.
1.
the quality of being urbane; refined courtesy or politeness; suavity:
He was the last word in urbanity.
2.
urbanities, civilities or amenities.
3.
the quality or state of being urban.
noun (pl) -ties
1.
the quality of being urbane
2.
(usually pl) civilities or courtesies
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