Definition & Meaning of "gentrification"in English

Gentrification

the process of renovating a neighborhood, typically resulting in the displacement of lower-income residents due to rising rent prices

Grammatical Information

Animacy status

Abstract

Composition

Compound

Uncountable

singular

not gender specific

Examples

Gentrification brought new cafes and shops to our neighborhood.

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