city-bred
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of city-bred
Example Sentences
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At Du-Par’s in the Original Farmers Market, I implored my city-bred boyfriend not to look at the movie star eating pancakes by himself at the counter.
From Los Angeles Times
In the film, a city-bred government veterinary doctor and his team arrive in a deeply divided village in Gujarat with plans to start a dairy cooperative.
From BBC
While the jury's still out on the film, there's no denying the influence Archie Comics once had over city-bred youngsters in India.
From BBC
A comedy-drama, centred around the life of a city-bred young man's adventures in a remote village, has emerged as India's most-liked Hindi web show of last year.
From BBC
The musical love story of two city-bred teenagers changed Kapoor's life.
From BBC
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