laborhood

/ˈlæbərhaʊd/

Definitions

1. noun

A neighborhood or community that is centered on the labor or working-class aspect, often referring to a residential area with a high concentration of workers in a particular industry.

“The laborhood was once a thriving community of textile workers, but it has largely been gentrified over the years.”

Synonyms

  • industrial district
  • worktown

Antonyms

  • gentrified area
  • upper-class neighborhood