ghetto

noun

Definition of ghettonext
as in hood

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  1. hood
  2. barrio
  3. enclave
  4. district
  5. neighborhood
  6. section
Noun
  • And the surviving cartel scoundrels take the parting shot by kidnapping beloved Carter, putting a hood on him and taking the boy off.
    — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • At least a hundred people witnessed the caning, carried out by a group of people wearing robes and hoods on a stage in Bustanussalatin City Park in Banda Aceh.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026
Definition of hood
Noun
  • Santiago has world-class museums, vibrant parks and plazas, bohemian barrios, buzzing nightlife, and a growing food scene to match those globe-conquering wines.
    — Mark Johanson, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 May 2026
  • Jonás Cuarón arrives for a second time to SXSW on Tuesday with his latest feature film Campeón Gabacho, based on the 2015 Aura Xilonen novel about a young man who crosses the Rio Grande after a harsh reality in Mexico to face a wild life in a New York City Latino barrio.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2026
Definition of barrio
Noun
  • Ismail al-Thwabta, the head of the Hamas’ Government Media Office (GMO), said the militant group is ready to turn over governance to the Palestinian technocratic committee that’s meant to lead the enclave under the agreement.
    — Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • Born in the California beach enclave of Montecito, the Napoleon comes by its refreshing summer vibes honestly, even if it is made with a seemingly unsummery spirit.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 4 July 2026
Definition of enclave
Noun
  • Despite sweltering, beating heat in the city on Friday, Philly's historic district was crowded, with sweating visittors flocking to the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and The President's House.
    — Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Both public school districts continue to outperform the state of Florida average testing marks for most academic subject and skill tests.
    — Austin Horn July 3, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
Definition of district
Noun
  • In an aerial view, a residential neighborhood is seen on June 4, 2026 in Pembroke Pines, Florida.
    — Diana Olick, CNBC, 8 July 2026
  • If multiple people become infected within a neighborhood, a typical source would be a cooling tower, hot tub or spray fountain, NYC Health wrote on its website.
    — Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 8 July 2026
Definition of neighborhood
Noun
  • As the music builds, entire sections of the crowd rise to their feet, clapping, chanting and dancing together.
    — Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
  • The elevated section of the cabin also features a large rooftop terrace, ideal for enjoying the sun during the day, or sleeping under the stars at night.
    — Bridget Borgobello July 03, New Atlas, 4 July 2026
Definition of section
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