noun
- Urban neighborhoods with a significant population of LGBTQ+ residents and businesses, typically characterized by visible LGBTQ+ culture and community institutions.
Usage: informal; plural form; singular is 'gayborhood'; primarily North American usage
Examples
- San Francisco's Castro District is one of the most famous gayborhoods in the United States.
- Many gayborhoods have experienced gentrification over the past two decades.
- The city's gayborhoods are known for their vibrant nightlife and cultural events.
- Young LGBTQ+ people often move to gayborhoods to find community and acceptance.
- Gayborhoods serve as important centers for LGBTQ+ activism and social services.