gentrification meaning and definition

GENTRIFICATION noun

Definition of gentrification (noun)

1. the process of renovating and improving a house or district so that it conforms to middle-class taste
   • "The old industrial district has undergone gentrification, and is now populated by trendy boutiques and hip coffee shops."
   • "Gentrification of the neighborhood has caused housing prices to rise dramatically over the past decade."
   • "Some residents are worried about the gentrification of their community and the displacement of long-time locals."
2. the process of making a person or activity more refined or polite
   • "The club's reputation has changed as a result of gentrification, attracting a more mainstream crowd."
   • "Gentrification of the sport has opened it up to a wider, more diverse audience."
   • "His gentrification was evident in his improved manners and more sophisticated style of dress."