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Term: Gentrify

Definition:

To gentrify is to renovate or improve a neighborhood or area, typically by attracting wealthier residents and raising property values. It often involves the displacement of lower-income residents due to increasing rent or property prices.

Parts of Speech:

• Verb

Senses and Usages:

1. Sense - To renovate a neighborhood or area:

   Gentrify can refer to the process of renovating and improving a neighborhood, usually leading to increased property values and attracting wealthier residents.

   Example Sentence:

   The city's downtown area underwent extensive gentrification, with old buildings being transformed into trendy cafes and upscale apartments.

2. Sense - Displacement of lower-income residents:

   Gentrification often causes the displacement of lower-income residents who can no longer afford to live in the area due to rising rent or property prices.

   Example Sentence:

   The gentrification of the neighborhood resulted in the eviction of many long-time residents as property values skyrocketed.

Related Products:

• Property Renovation Books
• Urban Development Books
• Sociology of Urbanization