Inner-city (adjective)

Located in the central area of a large city, typically characterized by poverty and a high proportion of minority residents.

Origin:

Mid 20th century: from inner + city.

Examples:

1. The inner-city schools are facing significant challenges due to limited funding.
2. The inner-city neighborhood has high crime rates and a lack of public services.
3. The inner-city residents face many barriers to accessing quality healthcare.
4. The inner-city youth face significant obstacles to success, including poverty and limited educational opportunities.
5. The inner-city community has been neglected for too long and deserves more investment from the government.