1. A residential area or community established without legal authorization, typically on land that is publicly or privately owned, lacking formal planning, infrastructure, and basic services
The city has been working to improve living conditions in irregular settlements on the outskirts.
A cidade tem trabalhado para melhorar as condições de vida nos assentamentos irregulares nas periferias.
2. A community formed by informal occupation of land, often characterized by makeshift housing and limited access to utilities
Many irregular settlements lack proper sewage and water systems.
Muitos assentamentos irregulares carecem de sistemas adequados de esgoto e água.