n. , colloquial Densely populated neighborhoods in large metropolitan areas inhabited by low income families usually of minority backgrounds, such as Mexicans, Puerto Ricans, or African Americans; characterized by slums and government-owned high rises. Joe comes from the inner city he may need help with his reading.
INNER CITY
Meaning of INNER CITY in English
American idioms English vocabulary. Английский словарь американских идиом. 2012