gated community

American  

noun

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

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Example Sentences

Some of Jackie and Shadow’s supporters are currently fighting to prevent San Bernardino County from allowing a 50-home gated community to be built within a mile of the couple’s nest.

From Los Angeles Times

The Korean presence is a few dozen senior managers who live in a gated community they built specially on the outskirts of a village a couple of kilometres away.

From BBC

It isn’t nestled in a high-income gated community.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

While the dwelling was never officially listed, records indicate that it boasts an impressive spread inside a gated community known as the Madison Club, which is located about three hours away from Los Angeles and boasts stunning views of the Santa Rosa Mountains.

From MarketWatch