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Urban Jungle

ER-bun JUNG-gul

/ˈɜːrbən ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/

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Syllable breakdown

UrbanJungle

Dictionary meaning

A metaphor for a city seen as a harsh, competitive, and sometimes chaotic environment where survival and success require cunning, resilience, and adaptability, much like surviving in a wild jungle.

Examples

  • Navigating the urban jungle of rush-hour traffic requires both patience and strategy.
  • Young graduates moving to the city must quickly learn to thrive in the urban jungle.

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