shantytown
(shan-ty-town)
3 syllables
Definition
noun. a settlement of poorly built houses usually made of wood or metal.
Example Sentence
The family had very little money and lived in the shantytown.
More Example Sentences
They built a shantytown after losing their homes.
Synonyms
slum; makeshift community; informal settlement
Antonyms
high-end neighborhood; affluent area; luxury community
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