Definition

The process of creating or turning an area into a poor and isolated neighborhood, often where people of the same background live separately from others.

Example

The ghettoization of the neighborhood led to a decline in resources and opportunities for its residents.

Conversation

Have you noticed the ghettoization happening in some parts of the city?

Yeah, it's really sad to see those areas becoming isolated.

It makes me wonder how we can help improve those neighborhoods.

I think raising awareness is a good start, but it's a tough issue to tackle.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ghettoization → It is formed from "ghetto" (from Italian *ghetto*, meaning a part of a city where a particular group lives) and "-ization" (meaning the process of making or becoming). The word "ghettoization" refers to the process of making an area into a ghetto, often involving the segregation of a particular group.

Memory Tip

Think of the term 'ghetto' as a specific area where a group resides, and '-ization' as the process of creating that area. This helps you remember that ghettoization means the process of turning a place into a segregated area for a specific group.

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