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shantytown

/ˈʃæntiːtaʊn/ noun · British & US
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What does shantytown mean?

noun

A poor or run-down area of a city or town, typically inhabited by people who are homeless or living in poverty.

Example

"The city's shantytown was a stark contrast to the affluent neighborhoods nearby."

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