Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bustee
Noun
buh-stee
Definition
A small settlement or village, particularly in India, often with a specific cultural context.
Examples
- Many families in the city live in a bustee due to housing shortages.
- The bustee was vibrant with activity, filled with local vendors and residents.
- Children in the bustee played in the narrow lanes, filled with laughter and joy.
Meaning
Bustee refers to a type of informal or unplanned residential area, commonly found in South Asia, that houses people in relatively close quarters.
Synonyms
- slum
- shanty
- neighborhood
