What is a shantytown?

Answer 1

--noun1.a section, as of a city or town, characterized by shanties and crudely built houses.

2.a whole town or city that is chiefly made up of shanty-like houses.

Answer 2

A shantytown is a makeshift settlement, often characterized by makeshift housing and poor living conditions. They are typically found in urban areas and are often inhabited by people living in poverty. Shantytowns can lack basic services such as clean water, sanitation, and access to healthcare.