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CEFR B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Slum

Definition

A very poor and crowded area of a city where the buildings are in bad condition and living standards are low.

Example Sentences

1The charity built a new school for children living in the slum.
2Have you ever visited a slum to understand the challenges people face there?
3The government did not provide sufficient sanitation in the slum for many years.
4Read the report about the slum before you propose any new housing policies.
5There are several slums on the outskirts of the capital that lack access to clean water.

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