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.