achterbuurt

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈɑx.tərˌbyːrt/

noun
Definitions
  • (informal) An impoverished neighbourhood, a shady or shabby neighbourhood

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish achter (behind, back, rear-, after) + Dutch, Flemish buurt (neighbourhood).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

buurt

Gloss

neighbourhood

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