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public housing

[/ˈpʌblɪk ˈhaʊzɪŋ/]
noun
habitação social
1. Housing provided by the government or public authorities, typically for low-income families at affordable rents
The city invested in public housing projects to address the shortage of affordable homes.
A cidade investiu em projetos de habitação social para resolver a escassez de casas acessíveis.
2. Residential buildings or complexes owned and managed by government agencies
Many families live in public housing developments across the country.
Muitas famílias vivem em conjuntos de habitação social em todo o país.
NYC Slang
projects (informal)
Synonyms
social housingaffordable housinggovernment housinglow-income housing
Antonyms
private housingluxury housingcommercial real estate

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
habitação social
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
moradia popular
Common alternative term emphasizing popular/working-class housing
Rio de Janeiro
conjunto habitacional
Often refers to specific housing complexes
Portugal
habitação social
Standard term, equivalent to Brazilian usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

projects housing
public housing authority
housing voucher program
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