Pauperism (Noun)
Meaning
A state of extreme poverty or destitution; "their indigence appalled him"; "a general state of need exists among the homeless".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The charity organization worked tirelessly to alleviate pauperism in the community by providing food and shelter to those in need.
- The economic downturn led to widespread pauperism, with many families struggling to make ends meet.
- The government's policies were criticized for exacerbating pauperism among the most vulnerable members of society.
- The novel highlighted the struggles of a family living in a state of pauperism, forced to rely on the charity of others to survive.
- The city's pauperism was evident in the long lines of people waiting for food at the local soup kitchen.