Ghettoize

Pronunciation: /ˈɡɛtoʊˌaɪz/

Definitions of ghettoize

verb to confine or segregate a group of people, especially based on race or ethnicity, in a specific area or neighborhood

Example Sentences

A1 They ghettoize certain groups in our society.

A2 The city's policies have led to the ghettoization of certain neighborhoods.

B1 The government's actions have ghettoized marginalized communities.

B2 The media often ghettoizes certain cultures and perpetuates stereotypes.

C1 The practice of ghettoizing certain populations has long-term negative effects on society.

C2 It is important to address the systemic issues that lead to the ghettoization of certain communities.

Examples of ghettoize in a Sentence

formal The city council's decision to ghettoize certain neighborhoods has sparked controversy among residents.

informal I heard they're planning to ghettoize that area of town, which is really unfair.

slang They're trying to ghettoize the new students by making them sit at a separate lunch table.

figurative We must not allow fear to ghettoize our minds and limit our potential.

Grammatical Forms of ghettoize

• past tense: ghettoized
• plural: ghettoizes
• comparative: more ghettoized
• superlative: most ghettoized
• present tense: ghettoize
• future tense: will ghettoize
• perfect tense: has ghettoized
• continuous tense: is ghettoizing
• singular: ghettoize
• positive degree: ghettoize
• infinitive: ghettoize
• gerund: ghettoizing
• participle: ghettoized

Origin and Evolution of ghettoize

First Known Use: 1900 year

Language of Origin: Italian

Story behind the word: The word 'ghettoize' originated from the Italian word 'ghetto', which referred to the segregated Jewish quarter in Venice, Italy during the 16th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the forced segregation of Jewish people, 'ghettoize' has evolved to also refer to the act of segregating or isolating any group of people based on race, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status.