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local-oriented

|lo/cal-or/i/ent/ed|

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🇺🇸

/ˈloʊ.kəl ˈɔːr.i.ɛn.tɪd/

🇬🇧

/ˈləʊ.kəl ˈɔːr.i.ɛn.tɪd/

focused on local matters

Etymology
Etymology Information

'local-oriented' originates from the combination of 'local,' meaning 'pertaining to a particular area,' and 'oriented,' meaning 'aligned or directed towards.'

Historical Evolution

'Local' comes from the Latin word 'localis,' and 'oriented' is derived from the Latin 'orientare,' meaning 'to arrange or align.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'local' meant 'pertaining to a place,' and 'oriented' meant 'aligned.' Together, they evolved to mean 'focused on local matters.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

focused on or concerned with local issues, interests, or activities.

The company adopted a local-oriented approach to better serve the community.

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Last updated: 2025/01/23 06:29