slumism

English

Etymology

From slum +‎ -ism.

Noun

slumism (uncountable)

  1. The decay of urban areas into slums.
    • 1966, Hubert H. Humphrey, Better Living in Great Cities: Excerpts from an Address, page 6:
      Slumism, the enemy within. Slumism like an insidious virus, consuming city after city where people live.

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