Meaning of gentrify in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈdʒɛntrəˌfaɪ/

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  1. Verb

    gentrify

    Etymology

    1970s: from gentry + -fy

    Definitions

    1. renovate so as to make it conform to middle-class aspirations

    Examples

    • « gentrify a row of old houses »
    • « gentrify the old center of town »

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