CultureJuly 6, 2026
overconcentration
/ˌoʊvərˌkɒnsənˈtreɪʃən/
Definition
The situation in which a disproportionately large amount of assets, resources, or services is gathered in a single location or sector, often to the exclusion of others.
Etymology
Derived from the prefix 'over-' (excessive) and 'concentration,' which comes from the Latin 'concentratio,' meaning to bring to a common center. The term entered English to describe an imbalance caused by gathering too much in one area.
In the news
In the article, it is used to describe the structural inequality where resources are unfairly piled into wealthy, white neighborhoods, creating a lack of cultural and essential services in marginalized communities.
Micro cinemas, major impact: How Grassroots Exhibitors are Rebuilding Film Culture
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