🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Wohnungsbau

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Wohnungsbau

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Residential Development/ˌrɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl dɪˈvɛlɒpmənt/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Der Wohnungsbau in der Stadt nimmt zu."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The process of developing land for residential purposes, typically involving the construction of housing and associated infrastructure.

    "The new residential development will include parks, schools, and shopping areas."
  2. 2

    A specific area or project where residential buildings are constructed, often as part of a larger urban planning initiative.

    "The residential development on the outskirts of the city has attracted many new families."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'residential' originates from the Latin 'residens', meaning 'to reside', which evolved through Old French before entering English in the late 14th century. 'Development' comes from the Old French 'desveloper', meaning 'to unwrap', which transitioned into English in the 15th century, signifying the process of growth or expansion.

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