rural-oriented
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/ˈrʊrəl ˈɔːriˌɛntɪd/
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/ˈrʊərəl ˈɔːriˌɛntɪd/
focused on rural areas
Etymology
'rural-oriented' is a compound word formed from 'rural' and 'oriented'. 'Rural' originates from Latin 'ruralis', meaning 'of the countryside'. 'Oriented' comes from Latin 'orientare', meaning 'to arrange or align'.
The term 'rural-oriented' evolved in modern English to describe policies or products aimed at rural areas.
Initially, 'rural' meant 'of the countryside', and 'oriented' meant 'aligned'. Together, they now mean 'focused on rural areas'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
focused on or designed for rural areas or communities.
The new policy is rural-oriented, aiming to improve infrastructure in countryside areas.
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Last updated: 2025/02/01 05:43