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urban-inclined

|ur-ban-in-clined|

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/ˈɜrbən ɪnˈklaɪnd/

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/ˈɜːbən ɪnˈklaɪnd/

preference for city life

Etymology
Etymology Information

'urban-inclined' originates from the combination of 'urban,' derived from Latin 'urbanus,' meaning 'of the city,' and 'inclined,' from Latin 'inclinare,' meaning 'to lean towards.'

Historical Evolution

'urbanus' transformed into the English word 'urban,' and 'inclinare' became 'incline,' eventually forming the modern English term 'urban-inclined.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'urban' meant 'of the city,' and 'inclined' meant 'leaning towards.' Together, they evolved to describe a preference for urban environments.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

having a preference or tendency towards urban areas or lifestyles.

She is urban-inclined, preferring the hustle and bustle of city life over the quiet countryside.

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