Word
citywide
Phoneticscity·wide
US/ˈsɪtiˌwaɪd/
UK/sˈɪtɪwˌaɪd/
Definition
adj. happening or affecting the whole city. You use this to describe things like events, problems, or changes that cover every part of a large urban area.
adj. relating to or affecting the entire city. Typically used attributively to modify nouns like 'event', 'strike', or 'initiative'.
Examples
“The citywide strike stopped all public transport.”
“The mayor announced a citywide cleanup initiative to improve the appearance of the downtown area.”
“The citywide power outage forced the emergency services to rely on backup generators while engineers worked through the night to restore the grid.”
Examples
simple
“The citywide strike stopped all public transport.”
contextual
“The mayor announced a citywide cleanup initiative to improve the appearance of the downtown area.”
complex
“The citywide power outage forced the emergency services to rely on backup generators while engineers worked through the night to restore the grid.”
Real-World Examples
“Still, Hazelwood's rate among its lowest-income renters is somewhat lower than the citywide Pittsburgh rate.” Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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