Meaning & Definition of Poverty in English
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Poverty
/pɑvərti/
noun
1. The state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
synonym:
- poverty,
- poorness,
- impoverishment
Examples of using
The real tragedy of the poor is the poverty of their aspirations.
When a country is well governed, poverty and a mean condition are things to be ashamed of. When a country is ill governed, riches and honor are things to be ashamed of.
Tom grew up in poverty.