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redeveloper

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˌriːdɪˈvɛləpər/

KK: /ˌriːdɪˈvɛləpər/

noun
Definition

A person or company that is involved in the process of redeveloping land or property, often to improve or repurpose it for new uses.


Example

The redeveloper transformed the old factory into modern apartments.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you heard about the new redeveloper in our neighborhood?
Sloth B
Yeah, I read they want to transform the old shopping center.
Sloth A
It sounds like they really want to make the area more appealing.
Sloth B
Definitely! I'm curious to see what changes they will bring.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
builder
contractor
developer
Antonyms
dismantler
destroyer
negator
Root Explanation

Redeveloper → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "developer" (from the verb "develop", which comes from the Latin "dis-" (meaning apart) and "volvere" (meaning to roll). The word "redeveloper" means someone who develops something again, often referring to the renovation or improvement of properties or areas.

Memory Tip

Think of 're-' meaning again, and 'developer' as someone who rolls out new ideas or improvements. This helps you remember that a redeveloper is someone who is improving or developing something again.

Visually Confused Words
developer
predevelop
predevelopment
enveloper
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