Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ghettoize

verb

/ˈɡɛtəˌaɪz/

Definition

To isolate or segregate a group of people, particularly in a restricted area or community.

Examples

The city’s policies tended to ghettoize low-income families, leaving them with fewer options for housing.
Many artists feel that their work is ghettoized by being labeled as niche or minority art.
Efforts to integrate the community have been undermined by attempts to ghettoize certain groups.

Meaning

Ghettoizing typically refers to the process of pushing a particular social or ethnic group into a separate part of a city or society, often leading to limited access to resources and opportunities.