slums
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Noun
- A district of a city marked by poverty and inferior living conditions
Verb
- Spend time at a lower socio-economic level than one's own, motivated by curiosity or desire for adventure; usage considered condescending and insensitive
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The slums of Mumbai are a wellspring of innovation — and injustice
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Urban slums are uniquely vulnerable to COVID-19. Here’s how to help
Apr 27, 2020 University of California, Berkeley
Apr 27, 2020 University of California, Berkeley
Toward cities without slums: Topology and the spatial evolution of neighborhoods
Aug 29, 2018 Science | AAAS
Aug 29, 2018 Science | AAAS
Why Africa’s slums are among the world’s most vibrant business hotspots
Aug 4, 2024 The Conversation
Aug 4, 2024 The Conversation