poverty

/ˈpɒvəti/

noun

ubóstwo

/uˈbustfɔ/· rzeczownik

Also

bieda(f)

Definition

The state of being extremely poor, or the condition of having little or no money, goods, or means of support.

Examples

Many families live in extreme poverty.

Wiele rodzin żyje w skrajnym ubóstwie.

The government is trying to reduce poverty.

Rząd próbuje zmniejszyć biedę.

Synonyms

destitution indigence penury

Collocations

extreme povertychild povertyfight poverty

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