Synonyms for Poverty

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Definition

The state of being extremely poor or lacking basic necessities of life.

Synonyms & similar words

poorness impoverishment wealth destitution neediness privation poorness lack scarcity paucity insufficiency deficiency shortage inadequacy hardship misery squalor penury indigence beggary mendicancy impecuniosity impecuniousness

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