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Poverty

noun

/ˈpɑː.vər.t̬i/

Meaning

the state of being extremely poor; lack of basic necessities

the state of being extremely poor

Many organizations work to reduce poverty around the world.

Poverty is a major issue in many countries.

destitution, hardship, need, want, indigence

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destitution, hardship, need, want

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destitution, indigence, hardship

wealth, prosperity, affluence, riches

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wealth, prosperity, affluence, riches

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wealth, affluence

extreme poverty, poverty line, fight poverty, alleviate poverty, fight against poverty

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extreme poverty, poverty line, fight poverty, alleviate poverty

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extreme poverty, poverty line, fight against poverty

a person employed to clean and maintain a building; a caretaker

a person with whom one works, especially in a profession or business

a round fruit with thick red skin containing many small red seeds with juice

a print made by lithography, often artistic

a business office where accounts are kept and financial transactions are managed

A belief or statement taken for granted without proof.