urbacity

Meaning

Noun

An extreme or exaggerated pride in one's city; an insular view of one's city.

Origin

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.

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