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Vocabulary Entry
ghetto
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A part of a city, especially a thickly populated slum area, often inhabited by a specific ethnic group.
Example Sentences
"The ghetto was known for its vibrant community culture."
"Many artists draw inspiration from life in the ghetto."
"She decided to start a nonprofit organization to help improve living conditions in the ghetto."
V
verb
To confine or restrict to a particular area or group, often used in the context of placing someone in a marginalized situation.
Example Sentences
"They ghettoized the neighborhood, isolating it from the rest of the city."
"He felt that society had ghettoed him based on his background."
"The project aimed to prevent schools from ghettoing students into lower tracks."
A
adjective
Relating to or characteristic of a ghetto, especially in terms of poor living conditions or social isolation.
Example Sentences
"The ghetto neighborhoods often lacked basic amenities."
"They produced a documentary on ghetto architecture."
"His music often reflects ghetto life and struggles."