Ghettoized

/ˈɡɛtoʊaɪzd/ adjective

Definition

Segregated, confined, or restricted to a particular area or limited context; having been turned into a ghetto.

Etymology

Past participle of ghettoize, functioning as an adjective. The -ized ending shows something has undergone the process of becoming ghettoized.

Kelly Says

This word is often used beyond physical segregation—tech companies worry about apps being 'ghettoized' to niche audiences, showing how metaphorically powerful the ghetto concept has become.

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