gated community
noun
: a group of homes that are surrounded by a gated wall, fence, or other physical barrier
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The zoning district bans gated communities and resorts in locations considered culturally significant.
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Sharon Johnson, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Dec. 2023
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Sharon Johnson, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Dec. 2023
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“Gated community.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gated%20community. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
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