Meaning of the word tenement in English
What does tenement mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
tenement
US /ˈten.ə.mənt/
UK /ˈten.ə.mənt/
Noun
1.
a large building divided into separate apartments, especially one in a poor area of a city and in a dilapidated condition
Example:
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Many families lived in crowded tenements during the industrial revolution.
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The city council plans to redevelop the old tenement blocks.
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