slums Definition
- 1a squalid and overcrowded urban street or district inhabited by very poor people
- 2a house or building that is in a very bad condition
Using slums: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "slums" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The city's slums are home to thousands of people living in poverty.
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The government has promised to improve the living conditions in the slums.
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The old factory was turned into a slum after it was abandoned.
slums Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for slums
Phrases with slums
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The government's slum clearance program aims to provide better housing for low-income families.
a landlord who owns and profits from slum properties, often by charging high rents for substandard living conditions
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The tenants filed a complaint against their slumlord for failing to make necessary repairs to the building.
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Some people criticize slum tourism as exploitative and disrespectful to the residents of these areas.
Summary: slums in Brief
A 'slum' [slʌmz] is a dilapidated and overcrowded urban area where poor people live. It can also refer to a building in a very bad condition. Examples include 'The city's slums are home to thousands of people living in poverty.' and 'The old factory was turned into a slum after it was abandoned.' Synonyms include 'shantytown,' 'ghetto,' and 'tenement.' Phrases include 'slum clearance,' 'slumlord,' and 'slum tourism.'
