Slums Meaning

There are 2 meaning(s) for word Slums

Meaning 1 : a district of a city marked by poverty and inferior living conditions

    Synonyms : slum area
Meaning 2 : spend time at a lower socio-economic level than one's own, motivated by curiosity or desire for adventure; usage considered condescending and insensitive

    Example : attending a motion picture show by the upper class was considered sluming in the early 20th century