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pauperism

noun

A state of extreme poverty or destitution

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Word length
9
Starts with
P
Ends with
M
Contains
AU
Scrabble score
15

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noun

  1. A state of extreme poverty or destitution

    “Their indigence appalled him”

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Their indigence appalled him
A general state of need exists among the homeless

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