resource-rich
|re/source-rich|
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/rɪˈsɔrs rɪtʃ/
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/rɪˈzɔːs rɪtʃ/
abundant in resources
Etymology
Etymology Information
'resource-rich' originates from the combination of 'resource' and 'rich', where 'resource' refers to a supply of materials or assets, and 'rich' means having a lot of something.
Historical Evolution
'resource' comes from the Old French 'resourse', and 'rich' from the Old English 'rice', meaning powerful or wealthy.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'rich' meant 'powerful', but over time it evolved to mean 'having a lot of something'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having abundant resources, especially natural resources.
The country is resource-rich, with vast oil reserves.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41