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Synonyms for Ghetto

1. Noun - Urban Area

Definition: A densely populated and often impoverished area within a city.

Sample Sentence:

The neighborhood had transformed into a bustling urban area with a vibrant multicultural community.

2. Noun - Slum

Definition: A run-down or overcrowded area inhabited by people living in poverty.

Sample Sentence:

The government aimed to improve the living conditions of those living in the slums.

3. Adjective - Run-down

Definition: Describing a place that is in a poor or deteriorated condition.

Sample Sentence:

The abandoned building was in a run-down state, with broken windows and crumbling walls.

4. Adjective - Impoverished

Definition: Lacking financial resources; extremely poor.

Sample Sentence:

Despite their best efforts, the impoverished community struggled to make ends meet.

5. Adjective - Dilapidated

Definition: Describing a place or building in a state of disrepair.

Sample Sentence:

The dilapidated house had a sagging roof and cracked walls.

6. Adjective - Depressed

Definition: Describing an area characterized by economic decline and a lack of opportunities.

Sample Sentence:

Unemployment rates soared in the depressed regions of the city.

7. Adjective - Seedy

Definition: Describing a place associated with crime, vice, or a generally undesirable atmosphere.

Sample Sentence:

The district was notorious for its seedy motels and shady characters.

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