shantytown
|shan/ty/town|
B2
/ˈʃæn.ti.taʊn/
impoverished settlement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'shantytown' originates from the English word 'shanty,' which referred to a crudely built hut or cabin.
Historical Evolution
'shanty' evolved from the Canadian French word 'chantier,' meaning 'lumberjack's cabin.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a simple dwelling, but over time it evolved to describe a collection of such dwellings in a poor area.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a deprived area on the outskirts of a town consisting of large numbers of crude dwellings.
The outskirts of the city were dotted with shantytowns.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42