shantytown
IPA: ʃˈæntitaʊn
noun
- An area containing a collection of shacks, shanties or makeshift dwellings.
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Examples of "shantytown" in Sentences
- The shantytown was made up of makeshift shelters constructed from scraps of wood and metal
- Families living in the shantytown struggled to access basic amenities like clean water and electricity
- Many residents of the shantytown were forced to rely on food donations to survive
- Despite its challenges, the shantytown had a strong sense of community and resilience among its inhabitants
- The government announced plans to relocate the residents of the shantytown to safer housing developments
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