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poverty
CEFRB1
/ˈpɒvəti/
noun
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In plain English
- 01
noun
The condition of being very poor and lacking basic needs.
- 02
noun
Extra detailA deficiency of something needed or desired
Examples
Rye was called the grain of poverty.
We are committed to fighting against poverty and injustice.
At a glance
Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 3
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Citations
- 2
- Synonyms
- 5
Deep Dive
noun
Extra meaningThe quality or state of being poor; lack of money
More examples
In contextWe want freedom from poverty.
get out of poverty
escape from poverty
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Origin
noun
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.