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suburban-oriented

|sub/ur/ban-o/ri/en/ted|

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/səˈbɜrbən ˈɔriˌɛntɪd/

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/səˈbɜːbən ˈɔːriˌɛntɪd/

focused on suburban areas

Etymology
Etymology Information

'suburban-oriented' originates from the combination of 'suburban,' which comes from the Latin word 'suburbānus,' meaning 'near the city,' and 'oriented,' from the Latin 'orientare,' meaning 'to arrange or align.'

Historical Evolution

'Suburban' evolved from the Latin 'suburbānus' through Old French 'suburbain' and Middle English 'suburbane,' while 'oriented' came from the Latin 'orientare' through Old French 'orienter.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'suburban' referred to areas near a city, and 'oriented' meant aligned or directed. Together, they now describe something focused on suburban areas.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

focused on or designed for suburban areas or lifestyles.

The new shopping mall is suburban-oriented, catering to families living in the outskirts.

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Last updated: 2025/02/01 05:32