C1nounformalurbanenvironment
US/rɪˌdʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
UK/rɪˌdʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
the process of improving a run-down area, or of growing back or being renewed
In context
Urban regeneration has turned the old docks into a lively district.
The city invested millions in the regeneration of its center.
Forest regeneration can take decades after a fire.
Words that go with regeneration
adjective + noun
- urban regenerationUrban regeneration brought new jobs to the area.
- economic regenerationEconomic regeneration depends on new businesses.
- natural regenerationNatural regeneration restores the forest without planting.
noun + noun
- regeneration projectThe regeneration project includes housing and parks.
noun + preposition
- regeneration of the areaThe regeneration of the area took ten years.
verb + noun
- fund regenerationThe government will fund regeneration in poorer districts.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
regenerate of the cityCorrect: regeneration of the city