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countryside-focused

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/ˈkaʊntrisaɪd ˈfoʊkəst/

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/ˈkaʊntrisaɪd ˈfəʊkəst/

emphasis on rural areas

Etymology
Etymology Information

'countryside-focused' is a compound word formed from 'countryside' and 'focused'. 'Countryside' originates from Middle English 'countrie' and 'side', where 'countrie' meant 'land' and 'side' referred to 'area'. 'Focused' comes from Latin 'focus', meaning 'hearth' or 'center'.

Historical Evolution

'Countrie' transformed into 'country' in modern English, and 'focus' was adopted from Latin into English in the 17th century.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'focus' meant 'hearth' or 'center', but over time it evolved to mean 'concentration or emphasis'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

having a primary interest or emphasis on rural areas and their characteristics.

The new policy is countryside-focused, aiming to improve rural infrastructure.

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Last updated: 2025/01/26 00:29