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urban-centric

|ur/ban-cen/tric|

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/ˈɜrbən ˈsɛntrɪk/

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/ˈɜːbən ˈsɛntrɪk/

city-focused

Etymology
Etymology Information

'urban-centric' originates from the combination of 'urban,' derived from Latin 'urbanus,' meaning 'of or pertaining to a city,' and 'centric,' from Greek 'kentrikos,' meaning 'pertaining to a center.'

Historical Evolution

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

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'urban' meant 'pertaining to a city,' and 'centric' meant 'centered.' Together, they evolved to mean 'focused on urban areas.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

focusing on or oriented towards urban areas or cities.

The new policy is urban-centric, aiming to improve city infrastructure.

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Last updated: 2025/02/07 19:02