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Ghetto

Part of Speech: Noun and Adjective

The term "ghetto" can be used as both a noun and an adjective. As a noun, it refers to a section of a city, often populated by a specific ethnic or racial group, that is characterized by poverty, overcrowding, and social disorganization. As an adjective, it describes something related to or associated with a ghetto.

Sample Sentences:

1. Noun (referring to a place):

- The Jewish ghetto in Warsaw during World War II was a tragic symbol of oppression.

- In many cities, you can find neighborhoods that have turned into ghettos due to socioeconomic factors.

2. Noun (referring to a community):

- The residents of the ghetto worked together to improve their living conditions.

- Gentrification has been pushing many low-income families out of the ghetto and into other areas.

3. Adjective:

- The rapper's lyrics often reflect his experiences growing up in a ghetto environment.

- They lived in a cheap apartment in a ghetto part of town.

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Ghetto

Part of Speech: Noun and Adjective

Sample Sentences:

1. Noun (referring to a place):

   • The Jewish ghetto in Warsaw during World War II was a tragic symbol of oppression.
   • In many cities, you can find neighborhoods that have turned into ghettos due to socioeconomic factors.




2. Noun (referring to a community):

   • The residents of the ghetto worked together to improve their living conditions.
   • Gentrification has been pushing many low-income families out of the ghetto and into other areas.




3. Adjective:

   • The rapper's lyrics often reflect his experiences growing up in a ghetto environment.
   • They lived in a cheap apartment in a ghetto part of town.

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