Meaning of the word slum in English
What does slum mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
slum
US /slʌm/
UK /slʌm/
Noun
1.
a squalid and overcrowded urban area inhabited by very poor people
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Many people live in the slums of the city.
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The government launched a program to redevelop the slum areas.
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Verb
1.
to spend time in a squalid or overcrowded area, often for pleasure or curiosity
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Tourists often slum it in cheaper hostels to save money.
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He decided to slum it for a few months to experience a different way of life.
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