metropolitan-oriented
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/ˌmɛtrəˈpɑːlɪtən ˈɔːriˌɛntɪd/
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/ˌmɛtrəˈpɒlɪtən ˈɔːriˌɛntɪd/
urban focus
Etymology
Etymology Information
'metropolitan' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'mētropolis,' where 'mētēr' meant 'mother' and 'polis' meant 'city.'
Historical Evolution
'metropolis' transformed into the Latin word 'metropolitanus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'metropolitan.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'mother city,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'related to a large city.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
focused on or related to a large city or urban area.
The new policy is metropolitan-oriented, aiming to improve urban infrastructure.
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Last updated: 2025/01/26 00:07