Gentrification(noun)
The process by which a poor or old area becomes improved and more expensive, often forcing poorer residents to leave.
Hindi meaning:किसी पुराने या गरीब क्षेत्र का विकास और महंगा हो जाना, जिससे गरीब निवासी विस्थापित हो जाएं
Synonyms: Urban renewal, Redevelopment, Modernization, Upgrading
Antonyms: Decline, Deterioration, Decay, Neglect
Example: Gentrification changed the old neighborhood into a costly urban area where many original residents could no longer afford to live.
Trick to remember: Gentrification yaad rakho as gentle rich people enter an area and gradually make it costly for old residents.
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