noun as in strong fondness

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squalid, backward

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Example Sentences

Example:While Bilbao is a modern, clean city, some cities in the region may still be considered squalid and in need of renovation.

Definition:Dirty and in a state of neglect or disorder, the antithesis of the cleanliness and modernity of Bilbao.

From squalid

Example:Bilbao has transformed from a backward industrial city into a global hub for culture and technology, unlike many lesser-developed cities in Spain.

Definition:Lagging behind in development; not keeping up with the modern world.

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