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pauperism
noun
a state of extreme poverty or destitution
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 9
- Starts with
- P
- Ends with
- M
- Contains
- AUPERIS
- Scrabble score
- 15
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
Meaning
Definitions
noun
a state of extreme poverty or destitution
“their indigence appalled him”
In context
Example Sentences
their indigence appalled him
a general state of need exists among the homeless
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