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Hub

/hʌb/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #800 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A central point of concentrated activity and influence.

    "The city has become a major hub for technology startups."
  2. 2

    A device that connects multiple computers in a network.

    "The network hub allows all computers to communicate with each other."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'hub' originates from Middle English 'hubbe', which is of uncertain origin but may be related to the Old English 'hyb', meaning 'a hub or center'. Over time, it has evolved to denote a central point of activity or interest.

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