Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Ghettoes.
Ghettoes - as a noun
An (often walled) area of a city in which jews are concentrated by force and law. (used particularly of areas in medieval italy and in nazi-controlled europe.)
An (often impoverished) area of a city inhabited predominantly by members of a specific nationality, ethnicity or race.
An area in which people who are distinguished by sharing something other than ethnicity concentrate or are concentrated.
(sometimes derogatory) an isolated, self-contained, segregated subsection, area or field of interest; often of minority or specialist interest.
Ghettoes - as a verb
To confine (a specified group of people) to a ghetto.
Example Sentences
"Many immigrants lived in cramped ghettoes in the early 19th century."
"The city implemented programs to reduce crime rates in high-crime ghettoes."
"He grew up in one of the most notorious ghettoes of the city."
"The film explores the social issues faced by people living in ghettoes."
"Residents of the poor neighborhood felt marginalized and trapped in their ghettoes."
Word Game Points
Is GHETTOES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ghettoes is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
GHETTOES has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is GHETTOES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ghettoes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordGHETTOES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is GHETTOES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ghettoes is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordGHETTOES has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
