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gated community

American  

noun

  1. a group of houses or apartment buildings protected by gates, walls, or other security measures.


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I was really intrigued by the fact they all lived in this gated community and that was very soap opera-y to me.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

The firms that owned the gated community were placed in the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Mpoyi didn’t know the family well upon arriving to the gated community of Coto de Caza, but adapted — and grew in more ways than one.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

The home, which is located in a gated community called Vintage at Hidden Park, features updated spa baths and a kitchen equipped with top-tier appliances, stone countertops, and custom cabinetry.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 31, 2025

This gated community has become a high-end morgue.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman

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