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Shantytowns

Definition: Shantytowns refer to makeshift settlements or slums, typically characterized by poor living conditions and inadequate infrastructure.

Examples:

• The government's plan to improve the living conditions in shantytowns is being implemented slowly.
• Many families living in shantytowns lack access to basic amenities such as water and electricity.
• Local authorities are working towards relocating the residents of the shantytown to better housing facilities.

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