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favelization

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

In Brazil, the process of an area or neighborhood becoming a favela.

uncountable

Equivalents

Españolfavelización
Portuguêsfavelização

Examples

“The distinctive urbanization pattern—namely the increased process⟳ of favelization and villa construction on steep, accentuated slopes and the clearance and subdivision of land⟳ parcels in formerly densely forested areas by the private sector—has inflicted the most significant environmental degradation problems.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

favellidium faveolization faveolus Faver Faverdale Favero

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