Definitions for ekistics

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ekistics e·kis·tics

Spelling: [ih-kis-tiks]

IPA: /ɪˈkɪs tɪks/

Ekistics is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 14 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 146 anagrams from letters in ekistics (ceiiksst).

Definitions for ekistics

noun

1. the scientific study of human settlements, drawing on diverse disciplines, including architecture, city planning, and behavioral science.

Origin of ekistics

1955-60; coined by Constantine A. Doxiadus (1913-1975), Greek urbanologist, ultimately Greek oikistikōs, derivative of oikisía settlement, derivative of oîkos house; see -