Slumdog: meaning, definitions and examples
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slumdog
[ หslสmหdษg ]
derogatory term
The term 'slumdog' is a derogatory label used to refer to a person, particularly from a marginalized or impoverished background, who lives in a slum or a similar area. It gained notoriety with the release of the film 'Slumdog Millionaire,' which depicts the struggles and resilience of a young man from the slums of Mumbai. While the term can sometimes highlight the conditions faced by individuals, it often carries a negative connotation, implying a lack of sophistication or social status. Consequently, it can perpetuate stereotypes and be viewed as dehumanizing.
Synonyms
destitute, poverty-stricken, underprivileged.
Examples of usage
- He grew up as a slumdog in the heart of the city.
- The slumdog's story resonated with many.
- She refused to be labeled a slumdog despite her circumstances.
Translations
Translations of the word "slumdog" in other languages:
๐ต๐น morador de favela
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคชเคกเคผเคชเคเฅเคเฅ เคเคพ เคเคฆเคฎเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Slumdog
๐ฎ๐ฉ anjing kumuh
๐บ๐ฆ ะปัะดะธะฝะฐ ะท ะฝะตัััะฒ
๐ต๐ฑ mieszkaniec slumsรณw
๐ฏ๐ต ในใฉใ ใใใฐ
๐ซ๐ท marginal
๐ช๐ธ perro de las barriadas
๐น๐ท gecekondu kรถpeฤi
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฌ๋ผ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุจ ุงูุฃุญูุงุก ุงููููุฑุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ slumdog
๐ธ๐ฐ slumdog
๐จ๐ณ ่ดซๆฐ็ช็
๐ธ๐ฎ slumdog
๐ฎ๐ธ slumdog
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะปะฐะผะดะพะณ
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแฃแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sฤฑฤฤฑnacaq it
๐ฒ๐ฝ perro de barrio
Etymology
The word 'slumdog' is a compound of 'slum,' which denotes a heavily populated urban area characterized by substandard housing and squalor, and 'dog,' which is often used as a pejorative when referring to a person. The use of 'slum' traces back to the 19th century, highlighting the living conditions in impoverished parts of cities, primarily during the Industrial Revolution. The term gained additional cultural significance with the 2008 film 'Slumdog Millionaire,' directed by Danny Boyle, which tells the story of a boy from the slums of Mumbai who participates in a game show. This representation amplified discussions around poverty, resilience, and the impact of socio-economic conditions on individuals' lives. However, the term can also be criticized for its stereotype-inducing nature, capturing a complex intersection of class, identity, and societal perception.