Word
gated
Phoneticsgat·ed
US/ˈɡeɪtɪd/
UK/ɡˈeɪtɪd/
Definition
adj. describing a community or area that is surrounded by walls or fences and has a controlled entrance. You use this to talk about private neighborhoods where only residents and guests can enter.
adj. enclosed by a physical barrier such as a fence or wall, typically with access restricted to authorized personnel or residents. Often used to describe residential developments designed for security and privacy.
Examples
“They live in a gated community with a security guard.”
“The wealthy family moved to a gated estate to ensure their children could play safely outside.”
“Urban planners often debate whether gated developments contribute to social fragmentation by physically separating affluent residents from the surrounding public infrastructure and diverse community life.”
Examples
simple
“They live in a gated community with a security guard.”
contextual
“The wealthy family moved to a gated estate to ensure their children could play safely outside.”
complex
“Urban planners often debate whether gated developments contribute to social fragmentation by physically separating affluent residents from the surrounding public infrastructure and diverse community life.”
Usage
Typically used attributively before a noun like 'community', 'estate', or 'neighborhood'.
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