🇮🇹Italian Source WordCode: IT

Ambiente urbano

Pronunciation / Transliteration: amˈbjen.te urˈba.no

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Urban Environment/ˈɜːr.bən ɪnˈvaɪ.rən.mənt/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇮🇹 Example Sentence in Italian:

"L'ambiente urbano è fondamentale per la vita sociale."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The physical and social conditions in which people live in a city or town.

    "The urban environment is characterized by high population density and vast human-built features."
  2. 2

    The ecological and infrastructural aspects of urban areas that influence the quality of life.

    "Sustainable development is crucial for improving the urban environment and reducing pollution."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'urban' originates from the Latin word 'urbanus', meaning 'of the city', which evolved through Middle English. 'Environment' comes from the Old French 'environner', meaning 'to encircle', reflecting the surrounding conditions affecting living organisms.

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