urbanophile
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/ˈɜrbənəˌfaɪl/
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/ˈɜːbənəˌfaɪl/
lover of cities
Etymology
Etymology Information
'urbanophile' originates from the combination of 'urban' and the Greek suffix '-phile', where 'urban' refers to cities and '-phile' means 'lover of'.
Historical Evolution
'urbanophile' is a modern English word formed by combining 'urban' with the Greek-derived suffix '-phile'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'lover of cities', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who loves cities and urban life.
As an urbanophile, she spends her weekends exploring different neighborhoods in the city.
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Last updated: 2025/02/23 12:06