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city-focused

|cit/y-fo/cused|

B2

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/ˈsɪti ˌfoʊkəst/

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/ˈsɪti ˌfəʊkəst/

urban concentration

Etymology
Etymology Information

'city-focused' originates from the English word 'city' combined with 'focused', where 'city' refers to a large town and 'focused' means concentrated or directed.

Historical Evolution

'City' comes from the Old French word 'cite', which in turn comes from the Latin 'civitas', meaning 'citizenship' or 'community'. 'Focused' comes from the Latin 'focus', meaning 'hearth' or 'fireplace', which evolved to mean 'center of activity'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'focus' meant 'hearth' or 'fireplace', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'center of activity'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

concentrated on or directed towards urban areas or cities.

The new policy is city-focused, aiming to improve public transportation in urban areas.

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Last updated: 2025/02/07 18:51