planned community
noun
Simple meaning
Any community that was carefully planned from its inception, usually constructed on previously unused land, and contrasting with settlements that evolve organically.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
plandkuhmyoonuhteeSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈplændkəmjunəti
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
Any community that was carefully planned from its inception, usually constructed on previously unused land, and contrasting with settlements that evolve organically.
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This meaning: Any community that was carefully planned from its inception, usually constructed on previously unused land, and contrasting with settlements that evolve organically.
Used this way, planned community is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It quietly approves while staying precise.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Careful and exacting
- Usage feel
- Precise and approving
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