gated

Meanings

• noun

  A controlled or restricted entrance or access, typically a gateway guarded by a person or mechanism.

  - "The entrance to the community is gated and guarded."
  - "The gated community offers its residents privacy and security."

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Synonyms

ground

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gated
cabined , grated , paved , cabinet , tabulated

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Variants

List of all variants of gated that leads to same result
gated , gate , gates , gating , gated communities , gated community

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Etymology

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Originating from the Old North French word 'gater', meaning 'to obstruct' or 'to hinder'.

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Trivia

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1. The White House in Washington, D.C., has a gated entrance to control access to the President and his family.

2. The term 'gated community' became popular in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s as a response to increasing crime rates and a desire for privacy and security.

3. In some parts of the world, gated communities are seen as symbols of wealth and status, while in others they are criticized for perpetuating social inequality and exclusion.

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Related Concepts

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1. Gatekeeping: The process of controlling access to resources, information, or opportunities. Gatekeeping can occur at various levels and in various contexts, including education, employment, media, and more.

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Culture

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In literature, 'gated' is often used metaphorically to represent exclusivity, privilege, or social stratification. For instance, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby', the 'gated community' of East Egg and West Egg symbolizes the wealthy elite's isolation and separation from the rest of society.

How to Memorize "gated"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, ornate gate with guards standing by, preventing unauthorized access.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gated' with the idea of exclusivity and security.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Gated: Guarded, Accessible, Tested, Exclusive'.

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