bidonville
/ˌbiːdɔ̃ˈviːl/
noun
- A shantytown or slum, especially in a French-speaking region, made of makeshift housing.
- The government promised to improve conditions in the bidonville.
- Many families moved to the bidonville in search of work.
- The bidonville on the outskirts of the city lacks running water and electricity.
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