Synonyms for

Gentrification

Verb / ˌdʒentrɪfɪˈkeɪʃʌn / Another word for gentrification — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

the process of renovating and improving a neighborhood or district so that it conforms to middle-class taste

Synonyms & similar words

revitalization redevelopment regeneration renewal rehabilitation reclamation renovation remodeling refurbishment restoration upgrading gentrifying gentrify gentrified gentle refinement urbanization modernization improvement

Example sentences

  1. Gentrification has been happening in our city for years.
  2. The new coffee shops and restaurants are a sign of gentrification.
  3. Many people are forced to leave their homes because of gentrification.
  4. Some people think gentrification is good for the community, while others disagree.
  5. Gentrification often leads to higher housing costs.

Quotes

  • Gentrification is a word that has become a lightning rod for different kinds of anxieties.
  • Gentrification often looks like bulldozers and cranes juxtaposed with homeless people in doorways.
  • Gentrification is a process of displacement, but it's also a process of erasure.

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