Definitions

1. noun

the state or condition of having little or no money, or the state of being extremely poor.

“The charity aimed to alleviate poverty in the local community.”

2. noun

a lack or deficiency of something, especially a basic need such as food, water, or shelter.

“The lack of access to clean water led to a state of poverty in the village.”

3. noun

a state of being inferior or of lower quality.

“The poverty of the writing style detracted from the overall impact of the story.”

4. verb

to make someone or something poor or impoverished.

“The economic policies were criticized for poverty-stricken communities.”

5. adjective

extremely poor or impoverished.

“The poverty-stricken neighborhood struggled with crime and unemployment.”