poverty (/ˈpɒv.ə.ti/)
noun · Intermediate · Culture & Society
🔊 /ˈpɒv.ə.ti/
Meaning
Meaning: state of being poor
The state of being extremely poor and lacking the money for basic needs. It is a central concern of social and economic policy.
Examples
🗣 The charity works to lift families out of poverty by providing jobs and basic education.
Etymology
From Old French ‘poverte’, from Latin ‘paupertas’, from ‘pauper’ (poor).
How & Where It’s Used
Used in economics, development, and social policy.
Tags: economy, society