Studentification

Pronunciation: /stjuːdəntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

Definitions of studentification

noun the process of a neighborhood or area becoming dominated by student residents, typically leading to changes in the local community

Example Sentences

A1 Studentification means the process of an area becoming dominated by students.

A2 The studentification of the neighborhood led to an increase in rental prices.

B1 The phenomenon of studentification can have both positive and negative effects on a community.

B2 City planners are trying to address the issue of studentification by implementing new housing policies.

C1 Research shows that studentification can impact the local economy and social dynamics of a neighborhood.

C2 The government is considering regulations to manage the effects of studentification in urban areas.

Examples of studentification in a Sentence

formal The phenomenon of studentification has been a topic of research in urban planning studies.

informal The area near the university is experiencing studentification as more students move in.

slang Dude, that neighborhood is totally studentified now with all the college kids living there.

figurative The rapid growth of cafes and bars in the neighborhood is a sign of studentification taking over.

Grammatical Forms of studentification

• past tense: studentified
• plural: studentifications
• comparative: more studentified
• superlative: most studentified
• present tense: studentifies
• future tense: will studentify
• perfect tense: has studentified
• continuous tense: is studentifying
• singular: studentification
• positive degree: studentified
• infinitive: to studentify
• gerund: studentifying
• participle: studentified

Origin and Evolution of studentification

First Known Use: 1994 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'studentification' is a blend of 'student' and 'gentrification', referring to the process of an area becoming dominated by student residents.

Evolution of the word: The term 'studentification' has gained popularity in recent years as more areas experience an influx of student residents, leading to changes in the local community and housing market dynamics.