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Vocabulary Entry
slum
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A district of a city marked by poverty and substandard living conditions.
Example Sentences
"The slum was filled with dilapidated buildings and limited resources."
"Many communities struggle to improve conditions in their local slums."
"She dedicated her life to helping families in the city's slum."
V
verb
To live or spend time in a slum or a similar environment.
Example Sentences
"After losing his job, he began to slum in one of the city's poorer neighborhoods."
"They would often slum at the local coffee shop instead of going home."
"During their travels, they preferred to slum with the locals rather than stay at luxury hotels."