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ghetto

/ˈɡɛtəʊ/

/ˈɡɛtoʊ/

Translations

ghettonoun

ghettos

/ˈɡɛtəʊ/

/ˈɡɛtoʊ/

The family lived in a ghetto on the outskirts of the city.

Семья жила в гетто на окраине города.

Synonyms

poor district

inner city

ghettoadjective

more ghetto

Comp.

most ghetto

Super.

/ˈɡɛtəʊ/

/ˈɡɛtoʊ/

Additional translations

Synonyms

ghettonoun

A part of a city, especially a slum area, occupied by a minority group or groups.

The ghetto was known for its vibrant culture despite the economic challenges faced by its residents.

An isolated or segregated group or area.

The artist felt trapped in a creative ghetto, unable to break into the mainstream art world.

Historically: a section of a European city in which Jews were formerly required to live.

In 16th-century Venice, Jews were restricted to the ghetto on the island of Cannaregio.

ghettoadjective

Relating to or characteristic of a part of a city, especially a slum area, occupied by a minority group or groups.

The ghetto neighborhood was known for its vibrant street art and cultural festivals.

Informal, often derogatory: Lacking in refinement or sophistication, often associated with poverty or low socioeconomic status.

The party had a ghetto vibe, with loud music and makeshift decorations.