squalor
2 synonyms and 0 antonyms for squalor, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A filthy, degraded state, especially caused by poverty or neglect.
Synonyms
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How to use squalor
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Etymology
From Latin squalor, "filthiness," from the same root as "squalid."
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What does “squalor” mean?
The word “squalor” means a filthy, degraded state, especially caused by poverty or neglect. In plain terms, a state of dirt and neglect, usually linked to poverty.
How do you pronounce “squalor”?
“Squalor” is pronounced SKWO-luh (/ˈskwɑlɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “squalor” in a sentence?
Here is “squalor” used in a sentence: “The family lived in squalor after losing their home.”
What part of speech is “squalor”?
“Squalor” is a noun.
Where does the word “squalor” come from?
The word “squalor” comes from Latin. From Latin squalor, "filthiness," from the same root as "squalid.".