people-oriented
|peo-ple-o-ri-en-ted|
B2
/ˈpiːpəl ˌɔːriˈɛntɪd/
focused on people
Etymology
Etymology Information
'people-oriented' originates from the combination of 'people' and 'oriented', where 'people' refers to human beings and 'oriented' means directed towards a particular focus.
Historical Evolution
The term 'people-oriented' evolved from the concept of 'customer-oriented' in business, emphasizing the importance of human relations.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'focused on people', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
focused on the needs, interests, and well-being of people.
The company has a people-oriented approach to management.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35