favela

fɐˈvɛlɐ

Definitions

1. noun

A slum or shantytown, typically in Brazil, characterized by overcrowding, poverty, and makeshift housing.

“The documentary highlighted the struggles of living in the favela, with families often sharing small, cramped apartments.”

Synonyms

  • shantytown
  • slum

Antonyms

  • neighborhood
  • suburb