Hotbed

usgb/ˈhɑːtbed/
noun

A place where a lot of a specific activity, often something bad or harmful, is happening or can develop.

The country is a hotbed of political unrest.
Visual representation of "hotbed" - A place where a lot of a specific activity, often something bad or harmful, is happening or can develop

Often appears as...

  • hotbed of activity
  • hotbed of innovation
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Negative Connotation

Often implies a troubling or undesirable situation related to the activity mentioned.

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The boardroom was a hotbed of conspiracy and betrayal.
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Intensity Emphasized

Used to stress the high concentration or intensity of activity within a specific area or context.

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The small town became a hotbed of artistic creativity.
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Potential for Growth

Implies that a place has conditions ripe for the growth or proliferation of something.

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The startup-friendly city is a hotbed for budding entrepreneurs.
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