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urban-centric

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/ˈɜːr.bənˈsɛn.trɪk/ · ur-ban-cen-tric

Focusing primarily on urban areas and the issues pertaining to them.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Focusing primarily on urban areas and the issues pertaining to them.

ایسے مسائل پر توجہ مرکوز کرنا جو شہری علاقوں سے متعلق ہوں۔

شہری مرکزیت

shehari markaziat

Synonyms

city-focusedmetropolitan-centeredurban-orientedشہری محورشہری مرکوزشہری خوشنما

Antonyms

ruralcountryside-focusednon-urbanدیہیدیہی محورغیر شہری

Common Collocations

  • urban-centric policies
  • urban-centric development
  • urban-centric perspective

Example Sentences

The city's urban-centric policies focus on reducing traffic congestion.

شہر کی شہری مرکزیت کی پالیسیاں ٹریفک کی بھیڑ کو کم کرنے پر توجہ مرکوز کرتی ہیں۔

Sheher ki shehari markaziat ki palisiyan traffic ki bheed ko kam karne par tawajju markooz karti hain.

An urban-centric approach to planning can enhance community interaction.

منصوبہ بندی کے لیے شہری مرکزیت کا نقطہ نظر کمیونٹی کی بات چیت کو بڑھا سکتا ہے۔

Mansubah bandi ke liye shehari markaziat ka nuqta nazar community ki baat cheet ko barha sakta hai.

Many argue that an urban-centric economy can lead to a disparity with rural areas.

بہت سے لوگ کہتے ہیں کہ شہری مرکزیت کی معیشت دیہی علاقوں کے ساتھ عدم توازن پیدا کر سکتی ہے۔

Bahut se log kehte hain ke shehari markaziat ki ma'eeshat dehi ilaqon ke sath adam tawazun peda kar sakti hai.

Easily Confused With

urban:Urban refers only to the characteristics of cities, while urban-centric emphasizes a focus on urban issues.
central:Central indicates the middle area of something, while urban-centric specifically relates to urban settings.

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'urban' as cities and 'centric' as centered to recall urban-centric.

Visualize a city skyline surrounded by various urban elements.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "urban + centric" — relating to a city; centered or focused on

First known use: 1980s

The term is composed of 'urban', relating to cities or towns, and 'centric', meaning focused or centered around. Coined in the late 20th century.