Meaning of the word "skid row" in English

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skid row

US /ˈskɪd roʊ/
UK /ˈskɪd roʊ/
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Noun

1.

a run-down area of a city, typically inhabited by homeless people, alcoholics, or drug addicts

Example:
He ended up living on skid row after losing his job.
The city council is trying to revitalize the old skid row area.
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