slum
Plural
slums
1
(often plural) a very poor and overpopulated area of a city or town in which the houses are not in good condition
- He advocates for better housing solutions for people in slums.
- She grew up in a slum and faced many challenges.
- He visited the slum to understand the struggles of its residents.
- Slums often lack access to clean water and sanitation facilities.
- The government is implementing programs to improve living conditions in slums.
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