1. People who move into and renovate houses in a declining urban neighborhood, often causing property values to rise and long-term residents to be displaced.
Usage: Plural of gentrifier; Often used in discussions of urban development and housing policy; Can carry negative connotations when discussing displacement of lower-income communities

Examples

• The gentrifiers who moved into the neighborhood invested heavily in home renovations.
• Critics argue that gentrifiers have driven up rents and forced out working-class families.
• Some gentrifiers are attracted to neighborhoods with historic architecture and lower property prices.
• The arrival of gentrifiers transformed the once-neglected area into a trendy district.
• Local activists worry that gentrifiers will continue to change the cultural character of the community.
• Many gentrifiers are young professionals seeking affordable housing near downtown.