land-oriented
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/lænd ˈɔːr.i.ˌɛn.tɪd/
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/lænd ˈɒr.i.ˌɛn.tɪd/
focused on land
Etymology
Etymology Information
'land-oriented' originates from the combination of 'land' and 'oriented', where 'land' refers to the earth's surface not covered by water, and 'oriented' means directed towards a particular focus.
Historical Evolution
The term 'oriented' comes from the Latin word 'orientare', meaning 'to arrange or align'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'oriented' meant 'to face the east', but over time it evolved to mean 'to align or direct towards a particular focus'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
focused or directed towards land or terrestrial environments.
The company has a land-oriented strategy, focusing on real estate investments.
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Last updated: 2025/02/09 14:39