1. to confine or restrict (a group of people) to a specific area or social position, often against their will or due to discrimination
Usage: transitive verb; often used in historical or social contexts
2. to limit or restrict (something, such as a feature or function) to a narrow or specific use or audience
Usage: transitive verb; used in technology and cultural contexts

Examples

• Discriminatory housing policies ghettoized minority communities for decades.
• The software update ghettoized the advanced features to premium users only.
• Urban planners worked to avoid ghettoizing low-income neighborhoods.
• Some critics argue that streaming services ghettoize independent films.
• Historical segregation laws ghettoized entire populations based on race.
• The company's decision to ghettoize customer support to a single channel frustrated users.