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rural-focused

|ru/ral-fo/cused|

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/ˈrʊrəl ˈfoʊkəst/

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/ˈrʊərəl ˈfəʊkəst/

focused on rural areas

Etymology
Etymology Information

'rural-focused' originates from the combination of 'rural' and 'focus,' where 'rural' refers to the countryside and 'focus' means to concentrate attention.

Historical Evolution

'rural' comes from the Latin word 'ruralis,' and 'focus' comes from the Latin word 'focus,' meaning 'hearth' or 'fireplace,' which evolved to mean 'center of activity.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'focus' meant 'hearth' or 'fireplace,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'center of attention.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

concentrated on or directed towards rural areas or communities.

The new policy is rural-focused, aiming to improve infrastructure in the countryside.

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Last updated: 2025/01/20 01:03