Synonyms for

Ghettos

Verb / ˈgetəʊz / Another word for ghettos — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Ghettos are areas in a city where people of the same race, religion, or social group live, often in poor conditions.

Synonyms & similar words

ghetto slums projects shantytowns tenements barrios favelas settlements colonias townships reservations enclosures camps enclaves zones districts quarters neighborhoods communities parishes wards

Example sentences

  1. The government is trying to improve the living conditions in the ghettos.
  2. People who live in ghettos often face discrimination and poverty.
  3. My grandparents lived in the ghetto during World War II.
  4. Many famous musicians grew up in the ghettos of New York City.
  5. It's important to understand the history of ghettos and how they affect people today.

Quotes

  • In the ghettos, it was not the case of how to keep alive, but rather how to survive. - Emanuel Ringelblum
  • The ghettos were built to separate and isolate Jews from the rest of society. - Jack Schwartz
  • The ghettos represent the worst of human nature and the depths to which we can sink. - Elie Wiesel

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