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Meaning of poverty

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

poverty

Pronunciation:/ˈpɒvəti//ˈpɑːvɚti/

noun

Definitions

  1. The quality or state of being poor; lack of money

  2. Any deficiency of elements or resources that are needed or desired, or that constitute richness

    Example: poverty of soil

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/poverty

Related words

poornessimpoverishmentindigencepenuryimpoverishedpoorindigentdeprived