favelas

plural of favela

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Noun
  • These new shantytowns are plagued with substance abuse, violence and prostitution.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Written and directed by Montoo Bassi, the film is being shot in Cali, Bogotá, the Colombian jungles, and is aiming to shoot at the Art of Living International Center in India.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Belize’s jungles are perfect for adventure activities, including ziplining, river tubing and horseback riding.
    Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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“Favelas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/favelas. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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