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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries都市地域
Pronunciation / Transliteration: toshi chiiki
"都市地域は多くの観光名所があります。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A geographical region characterized by high population density and vast human-built features in comparison to areas surrounding it.
"The urban area of the city is known for its vibrant nightlife and cultural diversity." - 2
A section of a city that is primarily residential or commercial, often with specific zoning regulations.
"The urban area near the university is filled with cafes and bookstores catering to students."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'urbanus' (pertaining to a city, from urbs, city), combined with 'area' (a vacant piece of ground, region). The compound term became standard in geography and urban planning during the 20th century to designate continuously built-up land masses defined by population density and infrastructure.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Urban area"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Urban area" is said worldwide
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zone urbaine
Transliteration: zohn ur-bain
"La zone urbaine de la ville est très animée."
Stadtgebiet
Transliteration: Shtadt-ge-beet
"Das Stadtgebiet ist bekannt für seine kulturellen Veranstaltungen."
area urbana
Transliteration: ah-reh-ah oor-bah-nah
"L'area urbana è piena di ristoranti e negozi."
área urbana
Transliteration: ah-reh-ah oor-bah-nah
"El área urbana está en constante crecimiento."
área urbana
Transliteration: ah-reh-ah oor-bah-nah
"A área urbana é conhecida por sua diversidade cultural."
शहरी क्षेत्र
Transliteration: shahri kshetra
"शहरी क्षेत्र में कई शॉपिंग मॉल हैं।"
城市区域
Transliteration: chéngshì qūyù
"城市区域的交通非常繁忙。"
도시 지역
Transliteration: dosi jiyeok
"도시 지역은 다양한 문화 행사로 유명하다."
都市地域
Transliteration: toshi chiiki
"都市地域は多くの観光名所があります。"
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