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Point Focal ˈfəʊkl Pɔɪnt Government Focal Point Noun Rural

Word3 focal-point
WordType (noun)
Phonetic /ˈfəʊkl pɔɪnt/ /ˈfəʊkl pɔɪnt/
Example
  • in rural areas, the school is often the focal point for the local community.
  • he quickly became the focal point for those who disagreed with government policy.
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focal-point

(noun)/ˈfəʊkl pɔɪnt/ /ˈfəʊkl pɔɪnt/
  1. a thing or person that is the centre of interest or activity
    • In rural areas, the school is often the focal point for the local community.
    • He quickly became the focal point for those who disagreed with government policy.

    Extra Examples

    • An outdoor performance of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ will be the focal point of the weekend.
    • The focal point of the policy developed by the government was the construction of a rail network.
    • The site manager acts as the focal point of the operation.
    • The tie is still the focal point of the male wardrobe.
    • With wall hangings you can choose a bold, vivid effect that will be the focal point of the room.
  2. a point at which waves of light, sound, etc. meet after reflection or refraction; the point from which waves of light, sound, etc. seem to come
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