peri-urban
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/ˌpɛriˈɜrbən/
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/ˌpɛriˈɜːbən/
around the city
Etymology
Etymology Information
'peri-urban' originates from the prefix 'peri-' meaning 'around' and the word 'urban' meaning 'city'.
Historical Evolution
'peri-urban' was formed by combining the Greek prefix 'peri-' with the Latin word 'urbanus'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'around the city', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41