Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

redliner

noun

/ˈrɛdˌlaɪnər/

Definition

A person who makes decisions about which areas receive services, often resulting in the exclusion of certain neighborhoods from benefits based on racial or economic factors.

Examples

The redliner adjusted the loan eligibility criteria, impacting several neighborhoods disproportionately.
Residents in the area felt the impact of the redliner’s policies, as resources were diverted away from them.

Meaning

The term redliner refers to someone who is involved in the practice of redlining, which is the discriminatory practice of denying or limiting financial services to certain areas based on the demographics of that area.