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Urban professional

/ˈɜːr.bən prəˈfɛʃ.ən.əl/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #8500 frequency
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  1. 1

    A young, college-educated adult who works in a professional career and lives in or near a large city.

    "The downtown neighborhood is increasingly populated by young urban professionals seeking a vibrant lifestyle."
  2. 2

    A demographic characterized by a relatively high disposable income, consumer-oriented habits, and residence in a metropolitan area.

    "New upscale restaurants and boutique fitness studios are opening to cater specifically to urban professionals."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term is a compound derived from 'urban' (from Latin urbanus, relating to a city) and 'professional' (from Latin professus, having made public vows). It gained prominent cultural traction in the late 20th century, particularly associated with the socio-economic shifts of the 1980s that gave rise to terms like 'yuppie'.

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