Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

gentrified

Verb
/ˈdʒɛn.trɪ.faɪd/
Definition
The process of renovating and improving a neighborhood so that it conforms to middle-class taste.
Examples
  • The area was gentrified over the past decade, attracting new businesses and residents.
  • After being gentrified, the once run-down neighborhood became popular among young professionals.
  • Many locals were worried about being displaced as their neighborhood was gentrified.
Meaning
Gentrified refers to a transformation of an urban area that often involves the influx of more affluent residents moving into a previously lower-income neighborhood, leading to rising property values and changes in the character of the community.
Synonyms
  • Renovated
  • Revamped
  • Upgraded