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   pov·er·ty

   /ˈpävərdē/

   noun

   • 1. the state of being extremely poor: "thousands of families are living in abject poverty" Similar penurydestitutionindigencepennilessnessprivationdeprivationimpoverishmentneedinessneedwanthardshipimpecuniousnessimpecuniosityhand-to-mouth existencebeggarypauperismstraitened circumstancesbankruptcyinsolvencyprimary povertyrare:pauperdomOpposite wealth
   • ▪ the state of being inferior in quality or insufficient in amount: "the poverty of her imagination" Similar scarcitydeficiencydearthshortagepaucityinsufficiencyinadequacyabsencelackwantdeficitmeagernesslimitednessrestrictednesssparsenesssparsityrare:exiguityinferioritymediocritypoornessbarrennessariditysterilityOpposite abundance
   • ▪ the renunciation of the right to individual ownership of property as part of a religious vow.

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French poverte, from Latin paupertas, from pauper ‘poor’.

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2. www.investopedia.com › terms › pWhat Is Poverty? Meaning, Causes, and How To Measure - ...

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   Apr 19, 2024 · Poverty is a state or condition in which a person or community lacks the financial resources and other essentials for a minimum standard of living....

3. www.britannica.com › topic › povertyPoverty | Definition, Causes, Types, & Facts | Britannica

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   Jul 5, 2024 · Poverty, the state of one who lacks a usual or socially acceptable amount of money or material possessions. Poverty is said to exist when people lack the means to satisfy their basic needs. Learn more about types and causes of poverty in this article.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › povertyPoverty Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of POVERTY is the state of one who lacks a usual or socially acceptable amount of money or material possessions. How to use poverty in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Poverty.

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › PovertyPoverty - Wikipedia

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   Poverty is a state or condition in which an individual lacks the financial resources and essentials for a certain standard of living. Poverty can have diverse environmental, legal, social, economic, and political causes and effects. [1]

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPOVERTY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   the condition of being extremely poor: Two million people in the city live in abject (= very great) poverty. He emigrated to Australia to escape the grinding (= very great) poverty of his birthplace. Helping to alleviate poverty in developing countries also helps to reduce environmental destruction. a poverty of something formal.

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › povertyPOVERTY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Poverty refers to the state or condition of having little or no money, goods, or means of support. How does this noun compare to synonyms destitution and indigence? Learn more on Thesaurus.com.

8. www.worldbank.org › en › understanding-povertyUnderstanding Poverty - World Bank Group

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   UNDERSTANDING POVERTY. We face big challenges to help the world’s poorest people and ensure that everyone sees benefits from economic growth. Data and research help us understand these challenges and set priorities, share knowledge of what works, and measure progress. Open Data. Free and open access to global development data. View More Data.