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suburban-centric

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/səˈbɜrbən ˈsɛntrɪk/

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/səˈbɜːbən ˈsɛntrɪk/

focused on suburbs

Etymology
Etymology Information

'suburban-centric' originates from the combination of 'suburban,' which comes from the Latin word 'suburbānus,' meaning 'near the city,' and 'centric,' derived from the Greek word 'kentrikos,' meaning 'pertaining to a center.'

Historical Evolution

'suburban' changed from the Latin word 'suburbānus' and eventually became the modern English word 'suburban.' 'Centric' evolved from the Greek 'kentrikos' to the modern English 'centric.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'suburban' meant 'near the city,' and 'centric' meant 'pertaining to a center.' Over time, 'suburban-centric' evolved to mean 'focused on suburban areas.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

focused on or oriented towards suburban areas or lifestyles.

The new shopping mall is designed to be suburban-centric, catering to the needs of local families.

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Last updated: 2025/02/07 18:17