Slummier: meaning, definitions and examples

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slummier

 

[ ˈslʌmiər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

describing places

The term 'slummier' refers to areas or conditions that are more characteristic of a slum, typically marked by extreme poverty, substandard housing, and inadequate infrastructure. It often describes places that have deteriorated over time and are inhabited by communities facing socio-economic challenges. Slummier neighborhoods may exhibit a lack of basic services such as sanitation, clean water, and public safety. This word is used comparatively to emphasize the worsening conditions relative to other areas.

Synonyms

decrepit, shabbier, worse-off.

Examples of usage

  • The slummier parts of the city are often ignored by policymakers.
  • After years of neglect, the area became even slummier than before.
  • He grew up in a slummier neighborhood than most of his friends.

Translations

Translations of the word "slummier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 miserável

🇮🇳 झुग्गी

🇩🇪 slumiger

🇮🇩 daerah kumuh

🇺🇦 бідніший

🇵🇱 nędzniejszy

🇯🇵 スラムのような

🇫🇷 plus misérable

🇪🇸 más slum

🇹🇷 daha gecekondu

🇰🇷 더 슬럼

🇸🇦 أكثر بؤسًا

🇨🇿 chudší

🇸🇰 chudobnejší

🇨🇳 更贫民化的

🇸🇮 revnejši

🇮🇸 fátækari

🇰🇿 кедейленген

🇬🇪 მოიწამლებული

🇦🇿 daha kasıb

🇲🇽 más miserable

Etymology

The word 'slum' has origins tracing back to the 19th century, specifically to the early urbanization era during the Industrial Revolution. It likely derived from the British dialectal term 'slump,' which means to fall or sink heavily. The word began to describe impoverished neighborhoods that developed as cities expanded, often housing displaced rural populations. As conditions within these areas worsened, the term evolved to include not just the physical aspects of decay but also the social implications associated with poverty. The comparative form 'slummier' emerged as a way to express increasing levels of deprivation compared to other urban locales. Over time, the use of 'slummier' has highlighted the dire situations faced by those living in such environments, focusing attention on economic disparities and the need for urban renewal strategies.