🇮🇳Hindi Source WordCode: HI

शहरी विकास

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Shahri Vikas

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Urban Development/ˈɜːr.bən dɪˈvɛl.əp.mənt/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇮🇳 Example Sentence in Hindi:

"शहरी विकास शहरों की वृद्धि के लिए आवश्यक है।"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The process of improving and expanding urban areas through planning, construction, and infrastructure development.

    "The city's urban development plan aims to enhance public transportation and green spaces."
  2. 2

    A specific project or initiative aimed at revitalizing or constructing urban spaces.

    "The new urban development project will include residential and commercial spaces."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'urban' originates from the Latin word 'urbanus', meaning 'of a city or town', while 'development' comes from the Old French 'desveloper', meaning 'to unwrap' or 'unfold'. The combination reflects the evolution of city planning and growth from the 20th century onwards.

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