favella

/fəˈvɛlə/
noun
  1. A rare alternative spelling of 'favela' (Brazilian shantytown).
    • The documentary explored life in a favella.
    • He wrote about the favella's vibrant community.
    • Some older texts use the spelling 'favella'.
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