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urbanites

|ur/ban/ites|

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/ˈɜrbəˌnaɪts/

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/ˈɜːbəˌnaɪts/

(urbanite)

city dwellers

Base FormPlural
urbaniteurbanites
Etymology
Etymology Information

'urbanite' originates from the Latin word 'urbanus,' which means 'of or pertaining to a city.'

Historical Evolution

'urbanus' transformed into the French word 'urbain,' and eventually became the modern English word 'urbanite' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'of the city,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who lives in a city.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

people who live in a city or urban area.

Urbanites often enjoy the convenience of public transportation.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35