Definition of ghettoize Ghettoize

/gɛˈtowajˌz/ - [getowayz] -

We found 4 definitions of ghettoize from 3 different sources.

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British English

ghettoise - /ɡˈɛtɔ‍ɪs/

American English

ghettoize - /gɛˈtowajˌz/

What does ghettoize mean?

WordNet

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Verb

ghettoizes, ghettoizing, ghettoized  

ghettoize - put in a ghetto; "The Jews in Eastern Europe were ghettoized"
  ghettoise
  insulate, isolate protect from heat, cold, or noise by surrounding with insulating material; "We had his bedroom insulated before winter came"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • ghettoize (Verb)
    To put someone in a ghetto, or to isolate as if in a ghetto.
  • ghettoize (Verb)
    To make a place into a ghetto, or to add the characteristics of a ghetto.

Part of speech

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  • ghettoize, verb, present, 1st person singular of ghettoize (infinitive).
  • ghettoize, verb (infinitive).

Pronunciation

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