noun
- areas of temporary housing made from scraps of wood, metal, and other materials, typically found on the outskirts of cities in developing countries
Usage: plural form of shantytown
Examples
- Many families in the shantytowns lack access to clean water and electricity.
- The government announced plans to improve conditions in the city’s shantytowns.
- Rapid urbanization has led to the growth of shantytowns around major cities.
- Aid organizations are working to provide healthcare services in the shantytowns.
- The photographer documented daily life in the shantytowns of South America.
- Economic migrants often settle in shantytowns when they first arrive in the city.