单词 | gentrification |
释义 | gentrification /jen'treuh fi kay"sheuhn/, n. 1. the buying and renovation of houses and stores in deteriorated urban neighborhoods by upper- or middle-income families or individuals, thus improving property values but often displacing low-income families and small businesses. 2. an instance of gentrifying; the condition of being gentrified. [1975-80; GENTRI(FY) + -FICATION] |
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