city-centric
|cit/y-cen/tric|
B2
/ˈsɪti ˈsɛntrɪk/
urban-focused
Etymology
Etymology Information
'city-centric' originates from the combination of 'city' and the suffix '-centric', where 'city' refers to an urban area and '-centric' means 'centered around or focused on'.
Historical Evolution
'city-centric' evolved from the need to describe policies or attitudes that prioritize urban areas over rural ones.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'focused on cities', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
focused on or oriented towards cities or urban areas.
The new policy is city-centric, aiming to improve urban infrastructure.
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Last updated: 2025/02/01 06:16