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urban-residing

|ur/ban-re/sid/ing|

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/ˈɜrbən rɪˈzaɪdɪŋ/

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/ˈɜːbən rɪˈzaɪdɪŋ/

city living

Etymology
Etymology Information

'urban-residing' originates from the combination of 'urban,' which comes from Latin 'urbanus,' meaning 'of or pertaining to a city,' and 'residing,' from Latin 'residere,' meaning 'to sit back, remain.'

Historical Evolution

'urban' changed from the Latin word 'urbanus' and eventually became the modern English word 'urban.' 'Residing' evolved from the Latin 'residere' through Old French 'resider' to the modern English 'reside.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'urban' meant 'pertaining to a city,' and 'residing' meant 'to remain or dwell.' The combined term 'urban-residing' retains these meanings in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

living or situated in a city or town.

Many urban-residing individuals prefer public transportation.

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Last updated: 2025/02/03 06:29