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city-centered

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/ˈsɪti ˈsɛntərd/ · cit-y-cen-tered

Having the focus or emphasis on a city, especially in the context of planning or development.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Having the focus or emphasis on a city, especially in the context of planning or development.

ایسے منصوبہ بندی یا ترقی کے تناظر میں شہر کی توجہ یا زور دینا۔

شہر مرکوز

shehar markooz

Synonyms

urban-focusedcity-orientedmetropolitan-centeredشہری مرکوزشہری مرکزشہری توجہ

Antonyms

ruralcountry-focusedsuburbanدیہیدیہاتی مرکزنواحی

Common Collocations

  • city-centered development
  • city-centered policies
  • city-centered initiatives

Example Sentences

The city-centered approach to urban planning aims to enhance public transport.

شہر مرکوز طرز عمل شہری منصوبہ بندی کا مقصد عوامی نقل و حمل کو بڑھانا ہے۔

Shehar markooz tarz amal shehri mansoobah bandi ka maqsad aawami naqal o hamal ko barhana hai.

Many city-centered initiatives have been launched to improve local economies.

بہت سی شہر مرکوز پہلیں مقامی معیشتوں کو بہتر بنانے کے لئے شروع کی گئی ہیں۔

Bohat si shehar markooz pehlein maqami maeeshaton ko behtar banane ke liye shuru ki gayi hain.

A city-centered perspective is essential for sustainable development.

پائیدار ترقی کے لئے شہر مرکوز نقطہ نظر ضروری ہے۔

Paidaar taraqqi ke liye shehar markooz nuqta nazar zaroori hai.

Easily Confused With

city-centeredness:While 'city-centered' describes a quality, 'city-centeredness' refers to the state or condition of being focused on a city.

Word Family

citizen
nounشہری
urban
adjectiveشہری
cityscape
nounشہری منظرنامہ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'city-centered' as a bullseye on a city.

Imagine a dartboard with a city skyline at the center.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "city + centered" — focused around a city

First known use: 20th century

The term 'city-centered' is a compound adjective combining 'city', which has origins in Latin due to the word 'civitas', and 'centered', deriving from Middle English.