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slumlord

/ˈslʌmlɔːrd/ noun · British & US
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What does slumlord mean?

noun

A person who owns or manages a slum, often in a way that is exploitative or neglectful of the tenants' welfare.

Example

"The city officials fined the slumlord for failing to provide adequate housing for his tenants."

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