ekistics

e·kis·tics

the science of city and area planning, dealing with the integration of the basic needs of both the individual and the entire community, as transportation, communication, entertainment, etc.

Origin of ekistics

from Classical Greek oikos, house (see eco-) + -ics

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ekistics

noun

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The science of human settlements, including city or community planning and design.

Origin of ekistics

Modern Greek oikistikē from feminine of Greek oikistikos of settlements from oikistēs colonizer, founder from oikizein to settle from oikos house ; see economy .

Related Forms:

e·kis′tic e·kis′ti·cal
adjective

ek′is·ti′cian
noun

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Noun

(uncountable)

the scientific study of human settlements, and the planning and design of cities and other communities

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