Definitions

1. noun

a part of a city or town where people of a particular ethnic group or class live, often in poor conditions.

“The local community center was working to improve living conditions in the ghetto.”

2. noun

a section of a city or town with a distinctive culture or lifestyle, especially one that is considered fashionable or trendy.

“The artist’s studio was located in the trendy part of town, known as the ‘ghetto’ for its bohemian vibe.”

3. verb

to confine or isolate someone or something in a ghetto, especially as a form of social or economic exclusion.

“The government was accused of ghettoizing the minority community by restricting their access to education and employment.”