🇮🇳Hindi Source WordCode: HI

स्मार्ट विकास

Pronunciation / Transliteration: smārṭ vikās

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Smart-Growth/smɑrt ɡroʊθ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇮🇳 Example Sentence in Hindi:

"शहर ने स्मार्ट विकास नीतियों को अपनाया है।"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    An urban planning and transportation theory that promotes environmentally sustainable development and efficient land use.

    "The city adopted smart growth principles to reduce traffic congestion and enhance community spaces."
  2. 2

    A movement advocating for policies that encourage compact, transit-oriented, walkable, and mixed-use development.

    "Smart growth initiatives have led to the revitalization of downtown areas."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'smart growth' emerged in the late 20th century, primarily in the United States, as a response to urban sprawl. It combines the word 'smart', meaning intelligent or efficient, with 'growth', referring to the development of urban areas, emphasizing sustainable and environmentally friendly practices.

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