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Brusselization

Brusselization noun: careless introduction of high-rise buildings into traditional residential neighborhoods.

Noun

Brusselization (uncountable)

  1. (urban studies) Careless introduction of high-rise buildings into traditional residential neighborhoods.

Forms of Brusselization

alternative UKbrusselisation

Origin of Brusselization

From Brussels + -ization (possibly a calque of French bruxellisation), in reference to the uncontrolled development of Brussels in the 1960s and 1970s, that resulted from a lack of zoning regulations and the city authorities' laissez-faire approach to city planning.

Questions about Brusselization

What does Brusselization mean?
Brusselization means careless introduction of high-rise buildings into traditional residential neighborhoods.
What part of speech is Brusselization?
Brusselization is a noun.

Words near Brusselization in the dictionary

  1. brussel sprouts
  2. Brusseler
  3. Brusselers
  4. Brusselian
  5. Brusselians
  6. Brusselization
  7. Brusselkale
  8. Brusselkales
  9. Brussels
  10. Brussels carpet
  11. Brussels carpets

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