"favela" meaning in All languages combined

See favela on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

IPA: /faˈvɛlə/ Audio: en-ca-favela.oga [Canada] Forms: favela [singular], favelas [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A favela is a neighbourhood where many poorer people live. Synonyms: slum
    Sense id: simple-favela-en-noun-NRkOVo7j
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