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labor-oriented

|la-bor-o-ri-en-ted|

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/ˈleɪbər ˌɔːrɪˌɛntɪd/

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/ˈleɪbə ˌɔːrɪˌɛntɪd/

focused on labor

Etymology
Etymology Information

'labor-oriented' originates from the English word 'labor' combined with the suffix '-oriented', which means 'focused on or directed towards'.

Historical Evolution

The term 'labor-oriented' evolved from the combination of 'labor', a word with Latin roots, and 'oriented', which comes from the Latin 'orientare', meaning 'to arrange or direct'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'focused on labor', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

focused on or emphasizing labor, especially in terms of policies, practices, or approaches.

The new government introduced labor-oriented policies to improve workers' rights.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45