rural-centric
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/ˈrʊrəl ˈsɛntrɪk/
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/ˈrʊərəl ˈsɛntrɪk/
focused on rural areas
Etymology
The term 'rural-centric' combines 'rural,' originating from Latin 'ruralis,' meaning 'of the countryside,' and 'centric,' from Greek 'kentrikos,' meaning 'pertaining to a center.'
'Rural' evolved from the Latin 'ruralis' through Old French 'rural,' while 'centric' came from Greek 'kentrikos' through Latin 'centricus.'
Initially, 'rural' meant 'of the countryside,' and 'centric' meant 'centered.' The combined term 'rural-centric' maintains this meaning, focusing on rural areas.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
focusing on or emphasizing rural areas and their needs or characteristics.
The new policy is rural-centric, aiming to improve infrastructure in the countryside.
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Last updated: 2025/02/01 06:05