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slum

The word “slum” has 1 syllable: slum

It's pronounced as /slʌm/

What is synonym and antonym for slum?

In the thesaurus, “slum” has 5 synonyms and 5 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for slum along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for slum

Antonyms for slum

  • affluent area
  • developed area
  • residential district
  • suburb
  • upscale neighborhood

Meanings of slum

  • noun
    1. A dilapidated neighborhood where many people live in a state of poverty.
    2. Inexpensive trinkets awarded as prizes in a carnival game.
    3. Slumgullion; a meat-based stew.
  • verb
    1. To visit a neighborhood of a status below one's own.

Example Sentences

  • The city launched a program to improve living conditions in the slum.
  • Many children in the slum attend community-run schools.
  • The charity focuses on health services in the slum areas.
  • Rapid urbanization has expanded the slum near the river.
  • Residents of the slum work together to support one another.

On this page you'll find 10 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to slum, such as: affluent area, developed area, ghetto, poor neighborhood, residential district, shantytown, squatter settlement.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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