Meaning of concrete jungle | Babel Free
Definitions
An urban or other populated area containing a high density of buildings constructed of concrete or similar materials, especially one which lacks greenery and which seems unattractive, harsh, or unsafe.
Equivalents
Examples
“There is nothing quite like⟳ the affection of a transplanted New Yorker for his native concrete jungle.”
“Spain plans to restore⟳ a fifth of its coastline from overdeveloped concrete jungle to a more natural state.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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