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redeveloper

redeveloper

5.1
A person or company that fixes and improves old buildings and places for new use
  • noun
  • /ˌriːdɪˈvɛləpər/
translation icon : rehabilitador
  • As a prominent redeveloper, she specializes in revitalizing abandoned neighborhoods.

Examples

  • The local redeveloper transformed the old factory into apartments.

  • Many redevelopers are focusing on sustainable building practices.

  • The city hired a redeveloper to transform the abandoned warehouse into a community center.

  • Several redevelopers are interested in turning the old shopping mall into office space.

  • As a successful redeveloper, she specializes in restoring historic buildings for modern use.

  • The city hired a redeveloper to transform the old factory into modern apartments.

  • The redeveloper presented plans to renovate the historic district for new community spaces.

Synonyms

remodeler
vsredeveloper
  • US
1 3.5

A person or company that fixes and improves houses

is more likely to change the use or purpose of an entire area
renovator
vsredeveloper
1 4.2

A person who fixes and improves old houses, rooms, or furniture

focuses more on converting or improving for new purposes rather than just restoring
rebuilder
vsredeveloper
1 3.4

A person who fixes things that were damaged or destroyed

often works on broader improvement or repurposing beyond simple reconstruction
revitalizer
vsredeveloper
  • US
5.1

A person or thing that gives new energy, for example to a team

typically involves physical rebuilding and changing use rather than only adding energy

Surface Forms

redeveloper singular
redevelopers plural

Morphology

redeveloper = redevelop (transparent) = re + develop + er

The noun clearly means a person or company that redevelops, using the productive agentive suffix '-er'.

Etymology

Redeveloper combines re- meaning 'again' and develop meaning 'to grow' or 'to unfold', just like in developer or development. So a redeveloper is someone who 'develops again', someone who remakes or improves old buildings, areas, or systems for a new use.