gentrification in German

gentrification in German is Gentrifizierung, Gentrifikation — gentrification means the process by which a poorer urban area changes as wealthier residents and businesses move in, property prices rise and long-standing residents are gradually priced out.

gentrification in German

Gentrifizierung

noun

(urban studies) The renewal and rebuilding that accompanies the influx of middle class or affluent people into deteriorating areas and often displaces earlier, usually poorer, residents; any example of such a process.

Gentrifikation

noun

What does "gentrification" mean?

noun The process by which a poorer urban area changes as wealthier residents and businesses move in, property prices rise and long-standing residents are gradually priced out.
"Twenty years of gentrification has turned the old dock area into flats and coffee shops."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

gentrification in a sentence

Twenty years of gentrification has turned the old dock area into flats and coffee shops.
Campaigners argue that the arts festival accelerated gentrification rather than helping locals.

Similar words in German

urban renewal

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Frequently asked questions

What is "gentrification" in German?

"gentrification" in German is Gentrifizierung, Gentrifikation. gentrification means: The process by which a poorer urban area changes as wealthier residents and businesses move in, property prices rise and long-standing residents are gradually priced out.

How do you use "gentrification" in a sentence?

Example: "Twenty years of gentrification has turned the old dock area into flats and coffee shops." In German, "gentrification" is Gentrifizierung, Gentrifikation.

Are there other ways to say "gentrification" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "gentrification": Gentrifizierung, Gentrifikation.

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