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gentrify

/ˈdʒɛn.trɪ.faɪ/

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verb

/ˈdʒɛn.trɪ.faɪ/C1formal
  • ruГлагол, означающий реконструировать или улучшать район в соответствии со вкусами среднего класса, что часто приводит к вытеснению жителей с низким доходом.

A verb meaning to renovate or improve a neighborhood so that it conforms to middle-class tastes, often resulting in the displacement of lower-income residents.

  1. Renovate for middle-class appealB2formal

    To renovate and improve a property or area to make it more attractive to middle-class residents, often resulting in increased property values and displacement of lower-income residents.

    ruОблагородить для привлечения среднего класса

    • The old neighborhood was gentrified, with new cafes and boutiques replacing local shops.
    • Developers are gentrifying the district, pushing out long-time residents.
    • The city's plan to gentrify the area has sparked protests from community groups.

    Antonymsabandonblightdecaydeteriorateneglectslum

Forms
  • gentrified past participle
  • gentrified past simple
  • gentrifying present participle
  • gentrifies third person singular