Bidonville
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbi.dɔnˌvil/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Bidonville is a noun meaning A shantytown or slum, in French-speaking regions.
Meaning
A shantytown or slum, in French-speaking regions.
Example Sentences
With the population growth in the jhopadpattis, favelas, bastis and bidonvilles higher than any other environment in the world, we are seeing the emergence of Megaslums, where one million urban poor live in an area measuring just 1.5 square miles.
Word Forms
- bidonvilles
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include banlieue, arrondissement, quartier, barrio, canton, buvette.
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