cityward
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈsɪtiˌwɔrd/
KK: /ˈsɪtiˌwɔrd/
adjective
Definition
Relating to or directed toward cities, often used to describe movement or migration towards urban areas.
Example
Many people are moving cityward in search of better job opportunities.
Conversation
Have you noticed how many people are moving cityward lately?
Yeah, it seems like everyone wants to live in the city now.
I wonder what attracts them to the cityward lifestyle.
Probably the opportunities and excitement that come with it.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
urban
metropolitan
civic
Antonyms
rural
provincial
country
adverb
Definition
In the direction of a city or cities.
Example
The travelers headed cityward as the sun began to set.
Conversation
Are you planning to head cityward this weekend?
Yeah, I thought it would be nice to explore some new places.
That sounds fun! I love discovering spots in the cityward area.
Root Explanation
Cityward → It is formed from "city" (from Old French *cite*, meaning a large town) and "-ward" (meaning in the direction of). The word "cityward" means in the direction of the city.
Memory Tip
Think of heading 'toward' a 'city' — that's what cityward means.
Visually Confused Words
styward