city-oriented
|cit-y-or-i-ent-ed|
/ˈsɪti ˌɔːr.iˈɛn.tɪd/
urban focus
Etymology
'city-oriented' is a compound word formed from 'city' and 'oriented'. 'City' originates from Latin 'civitas', meaning 'citizenship' or 'community'. 'Oriented' comes from Latin 'orientare', meaning 'to arrange' or 'to direct'.
'City' evolved from Old French 'cite', which was derived from Latin 'civitas'. 'Oriented' evolved from the Latin 'orientare', which passed into English through Old French 'orienter'.
Initially, 'city' referred to a community of citizens, while 'oriented' meant to direct or arrange. Together, they now imply a focus or design for urban areas.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
focused on or designed for urban areas or city life.
The new development plan is city-oriented, aiming to improve public transportation and green spaces.
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Last updated: 2025/03/01 01:48