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单词 citerior
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Definition of citerior in English:

citerior

adjective sɪˈtɪərɪə
literary, formal
  • Especially of a country or geographical region: situated on this, or the nearer, side of something; hither, nearer (of two). Opposed to ulterior.

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in Philemon Holland (1552–1637), translator. From classical Latin citerior nearer (especially in the name of provinces, e.g. Hispania citerior, i.e. the part of Spain nearer to Rome), comparative of citer on this side; compare -ior.

Definition of citerior in US English:

citerior

adjectivesɪˈtɪərɪə
literary, formal
  • Especially of a country or geographical region: situated on this, or the nearer, side of something; hither, nearer (of two). Opposed to ulterior.

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in Philemon Holland (1552–1637), translator. From classical Latin citerior nearer (especially in the name of provinces, e.g. Hispania citerior, i.e. the part of Spain nearer to Rome), comparative of citer on this side; compare -ior.

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