bidonville

noun
UK: /biːdɒ̃ˈvɪl/
US: /biːdɒnˈvɪl/

  1. A shantytown or slum, typically found on the outskirts of a large city, characterized by makeshift dwellings and poverty.

    1. The bidonville lacked basic sanitation. [ ] [ ]
    2. Life in the bidonville was a daily struggle for survival, with limited access to clean water and food. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

favela slum shantytown
bidonville adjective

  1. Relating to or characteristic of a bidonville.

    1. The bidonville conditions were harsh. [ ] [ ]
    2. Bidonville residents often face discrimination in the broader society. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "bidonville" is /biːdɒ̃ˈvɪl/ in British English and /biːdɒnˈvɪl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "bidonville": favela, slum, shantytown.

Example usage of "bidonville": "The bidonville lacked basic sanitation.". More examples on the page.