When defining urban settlements primarily on the basis of a "state of mind, body of customs and traditions", one is said to be using a(n) __________ definition.

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The definition described in the question refers to a cultural definition of urban settlements, based on shared attitudes, beliefs, and practices of the people who live there. This is distinct from political definitions (which might consider legal boundaries and enforcement) and economic definitions (which might consider things like population density and industry clusters). Demographic definitions might emphasize traits like age or income, which are not mentioned in the question.

When Defining Urban Settlements Primarily on the Basis of a "State