Shanty

usgb/ˈʃænti/
noun

A small, poorly built house, often one made of cheap or recycled materials.

Many people in impoverished areas live in shanties.
Visual representation of "shanty" - A small, poorly built house, often one made of cheap or recycled materials.

Often appears as...

  • shanty town
  • shanty house
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Visual representation of "shanty"
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Poverty Indicator

Implies extreme poverty and inadequate living conditions.

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She grew up in a shanty without running water.
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Cultural Depiction

Often associated with slums in historical or cultural contexts.

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The film depicted the shanties of the Great Depression.
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Temporary Nature

Used for makeshift or temporary housing solutions.

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After the disaster, survivors lived in shanties.
Visual representation of the word "Shanty"

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