urban jungle

The city.
The term refers to its streets, alleys, subway system, inner-city neighborhoods, playgrounds and schools. Usually a metropolis characterized by densely packed residential buildings, businesses and a decaying industrial sector.
In the 1970's, the urban jungle was referred to as "the street". Also known as "the concrete jungle". This is a broader term that encompasses both The Hood and The Ghetto.

The kid moved from Iowa to the Bronx. Now he's in the urban jungle.

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