barrio
n. C1 Advanced US //ˈbɑɹioʊ// UK //bˈæɹɪˌəʊ// bar·rio
n. a neighborhood or district in a city, often with its own unique culture or history. It is a common word in Spanish-speaking countries to describe a specific area.
n. a district or neighborhood within a city, typically characterized by a distinct cultural or social identity. Often used in sociological or urban planning contexts to describe specific urban subunits.
The old barrio is full of colorful houses and small shops.
Many tourists visit the historic barrio to experience the local traditions and street food.
The rapid gentrification of the waterfront barrio has led to a significant shift in the community's demographic makeup over the last decade.
Borrowed from Spanish barrio, from Arabic بَرِّيّ (barriyy, “wild”).