Urban Development Issues

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun a person, thing, or circumstance causing inconvenience or annoyance

  • The constant noise from the construction site next door is a nuisance to the residents.
  • My neighbor's loud parties are such a nuisance.
  • Ugh, that guy is always such a nuisance, always getting in the way.
  • Her negative attitude is a real nuisance in the office, always bringing everyone down.

noun a belief or attitude that one place is superior to others, often resulting in discrimination or prejudice against people from different places

  • Placeism is a form of discrimination based on a person's place of origin.
  • I don't like how some people show placeism towards others from different cities.
  • It's not cool to be all placeism on someone just because they're not from around here.
  • Treating people differently based on where they come from is like a subtle form of placeism.