suburban-focused
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/səˈbɜrbən ˈfoʊkəst/
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/səˈbɜːbən ˈfəʊkəst/
focused on suburban areas
Etymology
'suburban-focused' originates from the combination of 'suburban' and 'focused', where 'suburban' refers to areas on the outskirts of a city, and 'focused' means concentrated or directed attention.
'Suburban' comes from the Latin word 'suburbānus', and 'focused' is derived from the Latin 'focus', meaning 'hearth' or 'fireplace'.
Initially, 'suburban' referred to areas near a city, and 'focused' meant concentrated attention. Together, they now mean concentrated on suburban areas.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
concentrated on or primarily concerned with suburban areas.
The new policy is suburban-focused, aiming to improve public transport in the outskirts.
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Last updated: 2025/02/07 18:06