community-oriented
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/kəˈmjuːnɪti ˈɔːrɪɛntɪd/
focused on community welfare
Etymology
'community-oriented' is a compound word formed from 'community' and 'oriented'. 'Community' originates from Latin 'communitas', meaning 'common, public, shared by all or many'. 'Oriented' comes from Latin 'orientare', meaning 'to arrange or align'.
'Community' evolved from Old French 'communité', and 'oriented' from Old French 'orienter'.
Initially, 'community' meant 'a group of people living together', and 'oriented' meant 'aligned'. Together, they evolved to mean 'focused on community welfare'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
focused on or concerned with the welfare and interests of a community.
The new policy is community-oriented, aiming to improve local services.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45