Concrete jungle

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An urban or other populated area containing a high density of buildings constructed of concrete or similar materials, especially one which lacks greenery and which seems unattractive, harsh, or unsafe. idiomatic

    "There is nothing quite like the affection of a transplanted New Yorker for his native concrete jungle."

  2. 2
    an area in a city with large modern buildings that is perceived as dangerous and unpleasant wordnet

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"There is nothing quite like the affection of a transplanted New Yorker for his native concrete jungle."