men-oriented
|men-or-i-ent-ed|
B2
/mɛn ˈɔːrɪɛntɪd/
focused on men
Etymology
Etymology Information
'men-oriented' originates from the combination of 'men' and 'oriented', where 'oriented' means 'directed towards'.
Historical Evolution
The term 'oriented' comes from the Latin word 'orientare', meaning 'to arrange or direct'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'oriented' meant 'to arrange or direct', but in this context, it evolved to mean 'focused on a specific group'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
focused on or designed to appeal to men.
The advertising campaign was men-oriented, featuring sports and cars.
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Last updated: 2025/02/19 14:28