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economically advantaged district

[ɪˌkɒnəmɪkli ədˈvɑːntɪdʒd ˈdɪstrɪkt]
nounpl: economically advantaged districts
distrito economicamente privilegiado
1. A geographic area or region with higher average income, greater wealth, and better economic resources compared to other districts
The economically advantaged district had better-funded schools and more developed infrastructure.
O distrito economicamente privilegiado tinha escolas melhor financiadas e infraestrutura mais desenvolvida.
2. A neighborhood or administrative division characterized by higher socioeconomic status and greater access to goods and services
Families in the economically advantaged district enjoyed better healthcare facilities.
As famílias no distrito economicamente privilegiado desfrutavam de melhores instalações de saúde.
NYC Slang
fancy neighborhood; uptown area
Synonyms
affluent districtwealthy districtprosperous areahigh-income districtprivileged neighborhood
Antonyms
economically disadvantaged districtlow-income districtimpoverished areaunderprivileged neighborhood

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
distrito economicamente privilegiado
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
bairro nobre
Common colloquial term in São Paulo
Rio de Janeiro
zona sul privilegiada
Often references specific affluent areas
Portugal
distrito economicamente favorecido
Preferred terminology in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

on the right side of the tracks
the wealthy side of town
privileged circumstances
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