What does SLUMS mean?

Slums

Parts of Speech: Noun

Definitions:

• A squalid and overcrowded urban street or district inhabited by very poor people.

Pronunciations:

• US: /slʌmz/
• UK: /slʌmz/

Origin and Usage:

• The word "slums" originated in the 1820s from the Irish word "sloim," meaning "muddy place." The term was used to describe the overcrowded and unsanitary living conditions of the urban poor in the 19th century. Slums are often a result of rapid urbanization and lack of affordable housing, leading to the creation of informal settlements.

Synonyms:

• Shantytown
• Favela
• Barrio
• Ghetto

Related Words:

• Smile
• Clumsy
• Slump
• Plums
• Flume

Example Sentences:

• The government has promised to improve the living conditions in the slums.
• Many people in the slums lack access to clean water and sanitation.
• The slums are often located on the outskirts of the city.