noun
- shanty towns or slums, especially those found on the outskirts of cities in developing countries
Usage: French origin; plural form
Examples
- The government announced plans to improve living conditions in the bidonvilles surrounding the capital.
- Many families moved from rural areas to bidonvilles seeking better economic opportunities.
- Aid organizations work to provide clean water and healthcare to residents of bidonvilles.
- The rapid urbanization led to the growth of bidonvilles on the city’s periphery.
- Urban planners are studying ways to integrate bidonvilles into the formal city structure.
- Children from the bidonvilles often lack access to quality education.