poverty
/ˈpɑːvɚti/
UK: /ˈpɒvəti/
poverty
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Definition
The quality or state of being poor; lack of money
Etymology
From Middle English poverte, from Old French poverté (Modern French pauvreté), from Latin paupertās, from pauper (“poor”) + -tas (“noun of state suffix”). Cognates include pauper, poor.
Example Sentences
- "get into poverty"
- "get out of poverty"
- "escape from poverty"
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