hotbed

[US]/'hɒtbed/
[UK]/'hɑtbɛd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a place or environment that fosters the growth and development of something, a breeding ground for something

Example Sentences

The city became a hotbed of creativity and innovation.

The company's culture was a hotbed of gossip and rumors.

The neighborhood is known as a hotbed of criminal activity.

The university campus is a hotbed of political activism.

The region has long been a hotbed of ethnic tensions.

The internet has become a hotbed of misinformation.

The school is a hotbed of talent, producing many successful graduates.

The company's research department is a hotbed of innovation.

The political party has become a hotbed of infighting and division.

The music scene in the city is a hotbed of emerging talent.

Real-world Examples

It's considered a hotbed of Sunni insurgent groups.

Source: CNN Selected May 2016 Collection

The African church is no hotbed of liberalism.

Source: The Economist - International

All of this creates a hotbed for infectious diseases to flourish.

Source: Crash Course: The Science of Pandemics

Yet a country so exposed to the dangers of climate change is also a hotbed of climate denialism.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

Anbar was once the heart of the Sunni insurgency and remains a hotbed of support for IS militants

Source: VOA Daily Standard January 2020 Collection

“Technical majors even have an advantage in fields that are typically hotbeds for liberal arts majors ” , she said.

Source: Must-know high-scoring English reading for graduate entrance exams.

Environment does play a role. You see there have been hotbeds of creativity throughout history.

Source: Past English Major Level 8 Exam Listening (Specialized)

Refugees often end up in crowded, makeshift camps which make hotbeds for the spread of disease.

Source: Crash Course: The Science of Pandemics

Fear and misinformation is a hotbed for myths.

Source: Life Noggin

These environments are a hotbed for biological diversity.

Source: Scientific 60 Seconds - Scientific American October 2021 Compilation

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