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urban-centered

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/ˈɜːr.bən ˈsɛn.tərd/ · ur-ban-cen-tered

Focusing on or pertaining to cities, often emphasizing urban lifestyles or urban-centered policies.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Focusing on or pertaining to cities, often emphasizing urban lifestyles or urban-centered policies.

شہروں پر مرکوز ہونا، عام طور پر شہری طرز زندگی یا شہری مرکوز پالیسیوں پر زور دینا۔

شہری مرکوز

shehri markooz

Synonyms

city-focusedurban-orientedmetropolitan-centeredشہری مرکوزشہری متوجہشہری مرکزیت

Antonyms

rural-centeredcountryside-focusedperipheralدیہی مرکوزدیہی توجہغیر مرکزی

Common Collocations

  • urban-centered policies
  • urban-centered initiatives
  • urban-centered development

Example Sentences

The urban-centered approach to planning considers the needs of city dwellers.

شہری مرکوز منصوبہ بندی کا طریقہ شہر کے رہائشیوں کی ضروریات کو مدنظر رکھتا ہے.

Shehri markooz mansooba bandi ka tareeqa shehr ke rehayshiyon ki zarooriyat ko madnazr rakhta hai.

Many urban-centered policies aim to improve public transportation systems.

بہت سی شہری مرکوز پالیسیاں عوامی نقل و حمل کے نظام کو بہتر بنانے کا مقصد رکھتی ہیں.

Bahut si shehri markooz policies aam logon ke naqal o hamal ke nizam ko behtar banane ka maqsad rakhti hain.

The conference focused on urban-centered solutions for sustainable development.

کانفرنس نے پائیدار ترقی کے لئے شہری مرکوز حل پر توجہ دی.

Conference ne paidar taraqqi ke liye shehri markooz hal par tawajjuh di.

Easily Confused With

rural-centered:Rural-centered focuses on countryside issues, while urban-centered focuses on issues in the city.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'urban' as the heart of the city and 'centered' as being focused right in the middle.

Imagine a skyline of a busy city with people moving in all directions.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "urban + centered" — relating to cities + situated at the center

First known use: 20th century

The term 'urban-centered' has evolved from the combination of 'urban', denoting characteristics of a city, and 'centered', suggesting a focus or emphasis. It has gained prominence particularly in discussions around urban planning and development.