Chinatowns

Definition

Chinatowns are neighborhoods or areas within cities that have a significant population of Chinese immigrants and their descendants. These areas often contain Chinese businesses, restaurants, cultural institutions, and architecture.

Related terms

Assimilation: The process in which immigrants adopt the customs, language, and values of the host society.

Ethnic enclaves: Neighborhoods or communities where people from the same ethnic background live together and maintain their cultural traditions.

Immigration: The act of coming to live permanently in a foreign country.