English Explanatory Dictionary

ghettoize

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To put (someone) in a ghetto, or to isolate as if in a ghetto.
  2. To make (a place) into a ghetto, or to add the characteristics of a ghetto.

Pronunciation

/ˈɡɛtoʊaɪz/ [ˈɡɛɾoʊ̯aɪ̯z] LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-ghettoize.wav

Word forms

ghettoize ghettoizes ghettoizing ghettoized ghettoise

Etymology

From ghetto + -ize.

Derived words

deghettoize ghettoization
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