slumism

English

Etymology

From slum +‎ -ism.

Noun

slumism (uncountable)

1. The decay of urban areas into slums.
   • 1966, Hubert H. Humphrey, Better Living in Great Cities: Excerpts from an Address, page 6:

     Slumism, the enemy within. Slumism like an insidious virus, consuming city after city where people live.

Alternative forms

• slummism