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shantytown

Shantytown (noun) means an area containing a collection of shacks, shanties or makeshift dwellings.

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An area containing a collection of shacks, shanties or makeshift dwellings.
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Etymology

From shanty + town.

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"shantytown" (noun) means an area containing a collection of shacks, shanties or makeshift dwellings.

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