Looking for the meaning of the word GENTRIFY in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of GENTRIFY with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Gentrify
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
1970s: from gentry + -fy
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈdʒɛntrɪfʌɪ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
change the character of (a poor urban area) through wealthier people moving in, improving housing, and attracting new businesses, often displacing current inhabitants in the process
Short Definition:renovate neighbourhood to attract wealthier residents
Examples:- formerly bohemian districts are being gentrified
- a play about the professional classes buying up and gentrifying working-class housing
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