Slummiest: meaning, definitions and examples

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slummiest

 

[ ˈsləmiɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

describing area

The term 'slummiest' refers to the most dilapidated and impoverished areas of a city, often associated with substandard living conditions. These neighborhoods typically exhibit various social issues, including crime, poverty, and a lack of basic services. The word is derived from 'slum,' which signifies a dense urban area known for poverty and neglected infrastructure. The 'slummiest' areas are usually marked by run-down buildings and a high concentration of low-income residents. The term highlights the extreme condition of urban decline and can invoke a sense of social concern.

Synonyms

deplorable, poverty-stricken, run-down, shabby, squalid.

Examples of usage

  • The slummiest areas of the city need urgent redevelopment.
  • She grew up in one of the slummiest neighborhoods in the region.
  • Despite living in the slummiest part of town, they maintained a strong community spirit.

Translations

Translations of the word "slummiest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais degradado

🇮🇳 सबसे झुग्गी-झोपड़ी वाला

🇩🇪 am ärmsten

🇮🇩 paling kumuh

🇺🇦 найгірший

🇵🇱 najbardziej nędzny

🇯🇵 最もスラムの

🇫🇷 le plus misérable

🇪🇸 el más miserable

🇹🇷 en çok gecekondu

🇰🇷 가장 허름한

🇸🇦 الأكثر بؤسًا

🇨🇿 nejchudší

🇸🇰 najchudobnejší

🇨🇳 最贫穷的

🇸🇮 najbolj revno

🇮🇸 fátækur

🇰🇿 ең нашар

🇬🇪 ყველაზე სიღარიბე

🇦🇿 ən kasıb

🇲🇽 el más miserable

Etymology

The word 'slum' originated in the early 19th century, possibly deriving from the slang word 'slum' used in London. It initially referred to low-lying lands that were unfit for habitation, later transitioning to describe areas characterized by poor living conditions. By the mid-19th century, it was commonly associated with overcrowded, poor urban neighborhoods where the less fortunate resided, due to industrialization and urban migration. The comparative form 'slummiest' emerged as a way to denote those places that epitomized the worst aspects of urban decay, highlighting both physical deterioration and socio-economic challenges. This evolution reflects broader societal issues, including poverty, inequality, and the need for urban reform.