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urban-oriented

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/ˈɜrbən ˈɔriˌɛntɪd/

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/ˈɜːbən ˈɔːriˌɛntɪd/

city-focused

Etymology
Etymology Information

'urban-oriented' originates from the combination of 'urban,' which comes from Latin 'urbanus,' meaning 'of or pertaining to a city,' and 'oriented,' from Latin 'orientare,' meaning 'to arrange or align.'

Historical Evolution

'urban' changed from the Latin word 'urbanus' and eventually became the modern English word 'urban.' 'Oriented' evolved from the Latin 'orientare' through Old French 'orienter.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'urban' meant 'pertaining to a city,' and 'oriented' meant 'aligned or directed.' The combined term 'urban-oriented' now means 'focused on urban areas.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

focused on or related to urban areas or city life.

The new policy is urban-oriented, aiming to improve public transportation in cities.

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Last updated: 2025/02/07 18:28