noun phrase · neutral
gentrification process
UK/ˌdʒentrɪfɪˈkeɪʃən ˈprəʊsɛs/US/ˌdʒentrɪfɪˈkeɪʃən ˈprɑːsɛs/gen·tri·fi·CA·tion PRO·cess
The process where a neighbourhood becomes wealthier and original residents are often displaced.
Examples
“The gentrification process transformed the old docks into trendy cafés.”
“Many long-term residents left during the gentrification process.”
“Critics argue the gentrification process increases property prices unfairly.”
Band 8 sentence
“The gentrification process, while boosting the local economy, often marginalises those who can no longer afford the area.”
Collocations
- accelerate the gentrification process
- resist gentrification
- effects of gentrification
Word family
Common mistakes
people make gentrification→people cause gentrification / gentrify an area
gentrification area→gentrified area / area undergoing gentrification
Say it for a higher band
5upgrading neighbourhoods→6neighbourhood change→7+gentrification process
Synonyms
upmarket transformation
Easily confused
urban renewal
“Urban renewal projects can be planned to include affordable housing.”
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