Etymology:
The term "slumlord" is a compound word derived from:
Meaning:
A slumlord is a person who owns or manages rental housing that is substandard or neglected, often in violation of building codes and health regulations. Slumlords typically exploit poor and vulnerable tenants by charging excessive rents for unsafe and unsanitary living conditions.
Origin:
The term "slumlord" first emerged in the early 20th century, during a period of rapid urbanization and the growth of slums in major cities. It was initially used to describe landlords who profited from the exploitation of tenants living in overcrowded and dilapidated tenements.
The term gained widespread use in the 1960s and 1970s during the civil rights movement and urban renewal efforts. Advocacy groups and government agencies targeted slumlords as symbols of poverty and inequality in urban areas.
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