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urban

/ˈɜːbən/ /ˈɝbən/

Meanings
adjective
Related to the (or any) city.

Examples :

"The urban school district had many more students than the rural one. "
area geography society building essential

Related Words

Illustration students

students noun

/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

Illustration families

families noun

/ˈfæməliz/

A group of people who are closely related to one another (by blood, marriage or adoption); kin; for example, a set of parents and their children; an immediate family.

"Our family lives in town."

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showcased verb

/ˈʃoʊkeɪst/ /ˈʃoʊˌkeɪst/

To display, demonstrate, show, or present.

"I think the demonstration really showcases the strengths of the software."

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affordable adjective

/əˈfɔː(ɹ).də.bəl/ /əˈfɔɹ.də.bəl/

Able to be afforded; inexpensive or reasonably priced.

"an affordable vacation in the local area"

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housing verb

/ˈhaʊzɪŋ/

To keep within a structure or container.

"The car is housed in the garage."

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characteristic noun

/ˌkæɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/ /ˌkɛɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/

A distinguishing feature of a person or thing.

"The characteristic smell of freshly baked bread always reminds me of my grandmother's kitchen. "

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contemporary noun

/kənˈtɛm.p(ə).ɹi/ /kənˈtɛm.pəˌɹɛɹ.i/

Someone or something living at the same time, or of roughly the same age as another.

"Cervantes was a contemporary of Shakespeare."

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district noun

/ˈdɪstɹɪkt/

An administrative division of an area.

"the Soho district of London"

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related verb

/ɹɪˈleɪtɪd/

To tell in a descriptive way.

"Please relate the circumstances of your journey here today."

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relating verb

/rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/ /ˈriːleɪtɪŋ/

To tell in a descriptive way.

"Please relate the circumstances of your journey here today."

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difficult verb

/ˈdɪfɪkəlt/

To make difficult; to impede; to perplex.

"The complicated instructions on the new software difficult me from completing the project on time. "

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culture noun

/ˈkʌlt͡ʃə/ /ˈkʌlt͡ʃɚ/

The arts, customs, lifestyles, background, and habits that characterize a particular society or nation.

"Our school's culture emphasizes teamwork and respect for others. "