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city district vs slum

slum vs city district

city district and slum both are nouns.

city district is not a verb while slum is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
city district Yes No No No
slum Yes No Yes No
As nouns, slum is a hyponym of city district; that is, slum is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than city district:
  • city district: a district of a town or city
  • slum: a district of a city marked by poverty and inferior living conditions
city district (noun) slum (noun)
a district of a town or city a district of a city marked by poverty and inferior living conditions
city district (verb) slum (verb)
spend time at a lower socio-economic level than one's own, motivated by curiosity or desire for adventure; usage considered condescending and insensitive
Difference between city district and slum

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