Meaning of the word "inner city" in English

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inner city

US /ˌɪn.ɚ ˈsɪt.i/
UK /ˌɪn.ɚ ˈsɪt.i/
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Noun

1.

the older, more crowded, and poorer part of a city, often characterized by a high concentration of minority groups and social problems

Example:
Many social programs are aimed at improving conditions in the inner city.
Crime rates are often higher in the inner city.
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