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city-born

/ˈsɪt.i.bɔːrn/

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adjective

/ˈsɪt.i.bɔːrn/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее составное прилагательное, означающее рождённый в городе, в современном английском используется редко.

An archaic compound adjective meaning born in a city, now rarely used in modern English.

  1. Born and raised in a cityB2formal

    Having been born and brought up in a city, often implying familiarity with urban customs, manners, and lifestyle.

    ruРодившийся и выросший в городе

    • As a city-born individual, she felt out of place in the countryside.
    • His city-born manners were evident in his polished speech.
    • The city-born artist captured the energy of urban life in her paintings.

    Synonymscity-bred

Forms
  • more city-born comparative form
  • most city-born superlative form