ghetto (Meaning)
ghetto (n)
formerly the restricted quarter of many European cities in which Jews were required to live
any segregated mode of living or working that results from bias or stereotyping
a poor densely populated city district occupied by a minority ethnic group linked together by economic hardship and social restrictions
ghetto (n.)
The Jews'quarter in an Italian town or city.
A quarter of a city where Jews live in greatest numbers.
Synonyms & Antonyms of ghetto
ghetto Sentence Examples
- The dilapidated ghetto housed a community ravaged by poverty and inequality.
- The once-bustling neighborhood had become a ghetto, with abandoned buildings and crumbling infrastructure.
- The ghetto was a breeding ground for crime and despair, trapping its residents in a vicious cycle.
- The government promised to revitalize the ghetto, but its efforts were met with skepticism from the community.
- The ghetto's inhabitants protested against the injustices they faced, demanding dignity and hope.
- The local school in the ghetto lacked basic resources, perpetuating the cycle of disadvantage for its students.
- The health clinic in the ghetto struggled to meet the needs of an impoverished population.
- The police force in the ghetto was often accused of brutality and harassment.
- Despite the challenges, community organizations worked tirelessly to uplift and empower residents of the ghetto.
- The legacy of the ghetto remained, shaping the lives of generations who grew up within its boundaries.
FAQs About the word ghetto
formerly the restricted quarter of many European cities in which Jews were required to live, any segregated mode of living or working that results from bias or
neighborhood,barrio, enclave, district, section, hood, nabe,'hood, department, quarter
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The dilapidated ghetto housed a community ravaged by poverty and inequality.
The once-bustling neighborhood had become a ghetto, with abandoned buildings and crumbling infrastructure.
The ghetto was a breeding ground for crime and despair, trapping its residents in a vicious cycle.
The government promised to revitalize the ghetto, but its efforts were met with skepticism from the community.
