Word: GENTRIFICATION
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Definition of GENTRIFICATION
- (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.
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📜 Word Pattern Notes
Often formed by appending the Latin suffix "-tio" (yielding "-tion"), creating a noun of action or state from a verb stem.
🗣️ Example Sentences
- • "The referee verified that "gentrification" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- • "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "gentrification" to secure the victory."
💡 Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.
🎯 Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | ✓ Valid | 20 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | ✓ Valid | 20 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | ✓ Valid | 24 pts |
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Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing GENTRIFICATION:
- # the gentrification effect
- # master of gentrification
- # playing with gentrification
- # in terms of gentrification
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