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Coined in the United Kingdom from meanwhile + space. [21st c.]
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Today it means: A vacant or underused property that is temporarily occupied for a beneficial use before future redevelopment; spaces used for short-term purposes, such as pop-up shops, art studios, community gardens, or affordable housing, to generate value and support local communities. Full definition →
Coined in the United Kingdom from meanwhile + space. [21st c.]
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.