favela (Meaning)
favela
a settlement of jerry-built shacks lying on the outskirts of a Brazilian city
Synonyms & Antonyms of favela
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favela Sentence Examples
- The favela clung precariously to the hillside, a labyrinth of ramshackle dwellings.
- Despite the poverty, the favela was a vibrant community, filled with the sounds of music and laughter.
- The drug lord's lavish mansion stood in stark contrast to the humble favelas that surrounded it.
- The favela's narrow streets were a maze of unpaved roads and open sewers.
- The police regularly raided the favela, searching for criminals and confiscating weapons.
- The children of the favela played barefoot in the dusty streets.
- The favela's residents were often marginalized and discriminated against.
- The government promised to improve the conditions in the favela, but little had changed.
- The favela was a constant reminder of the inequality and poverty that plagued the city.
- The favela's inhabitants were resilient and resourceful, despite the challenges they faced.
FAQs About the word favela
a settlement of jerry-built shacks lying on the outskirts of a Brazilian city
jungle, shantytown, encampment, canvas, campground, plantation, camp, Hooverville, bivouac,canvass
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The favela clung precariously to the hillside, a labyrinth of ramshackle dwellings.
Despite the poverty, the favela was a vibrant community, filled with the sounds of music and laughter.
The drug lord's lavish mansion stood in stark contrast to the humble favelas that surrounded it.
The favela's narrow streets were a maze of unpaved roads and open sewers.
