slum

Meanings

• noun

  A densely populated and often overcrowded urban area characterized by poor living conditions and inadequate infrastructure.

  - "People living in slums often lack access to clean water and sanitation."
  - "The government has pledged to improve conditions in the city's slums."
  - "Slums are often located on the outskirts of major cities."

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Pronunciation

1. /slʌm/
   
   
   
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2. /slʌm/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with slum
gum , bum , sum

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Variants

List of all variants of slum that leads to same result
slum , slums , slummed , slummer , slummers , slumming

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Etymology

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The term 'slum' originated in the late 19th century, derived from the Old English word 'slome,' meaning 'mud or filth'.

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Trivia

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1. Approximately one billion people live in slums worldwide.

2. The largest slum in the world is Dharavi, located in Mumbai, India.

3. Slums are not limited to developing countries, as they also exist in many developed countries.

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Related Concepts

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1. poverty: Slums are often associated with extreme poverty and lack of access to basic resources.

2. urbanization: Slums are a result of rapid urbanization and the inability of cities to provide adequate housing and infrastructure for all residents.

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Culture

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Slums have been a subject of literature, art, and music, often portraying the harsh realities and resilience of those living in them.

How to Memorize "slum"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a crowded, dirty urban area with makeshift housing and inadequate infrastructure.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'slum' with poverty, overcrowding, and lack of basic resources.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the acronym S-L-U-M: 'Slums are places of Unsanitary Living and Massive overcrowding'.

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