gated

Definitions

Enclosed or protected by a gate or gates.

Restricted to authorized users or residents, typically referring to a community or facility.

Controlled or regulated by a specific mechanism or condition.

Examples

The wealthy family lived in a private, gated community on the outskirts of the city.

Access to the research facility is restricted by a heavily gated entrance that requires a security badge.

Synonyms

restricted enclosed fenced barricaded secured private guarded

Antonyms

open accessible unrestricted public unfenced exposed unbarred