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gentrification (n.)

wealthier people moving into poor areas

Examples

  • Gentrification raised rents.

Key rules

  • Gentrification is when wealthier people move into poorer areas
  • The gentrification of the area
  • Gentrification is uncountable

Common mistakes

  • The gentrifications raised rents โ†’ The gentrification raised rents
๐Ÿ’ก Tip: Housing // Urban change // Social issues

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