"slum-ridden" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more slum-ridden [comparative], most slum-ridden [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} slum-ridden (comparative more slum-ridden, superlative most slum-ridden)
  1. (of a populated area) full of slums.
    Sense id: en-slum-ridden-en-adj-ZsxbSnc3 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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