bidonvilles
/ˌbiːdɔ̃ˈviːlz/
noun
- Plural of bidonville; shantytowns or slums in French-speaking regions.
- Bidonvilles often appear near large cities where housing is scarce.
- The documentary showed the daily life in several bidonvilles.
- Charities work to provide clean water to bidonvilles.