Meaning of degentrification | Babel Free
Definitions
The reverse process of gentrification, such that a residential area previously only affordable to affluent people becomes affordable to those who are poorer.
Examples
“Prophesies of degentrification appear⟳ to have⟳ been overstated as many neighborhoods continue⟳ to gentrify while others, further from the city center begin⟳ to experience⟳ the process⟳ for the first time.”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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