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indigence

/ˈɪndɪd͡ʒəns/

Meanings
noun
Extreme poverty or destitution

Examples :

"The charity's mission is to alleviate the indigence faced by families in the poorest neighborhoods, providing them with food and essential supplies. "
economy condition society suffering finance value

Related Words

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families noun

/ˈfæməliz/

A group of people who are closely related to one another (by blood, marriage or adoption); kin; for example, a set of parents and their children; an immediate family.

"Our family lives in town."

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charity noun

/ˈtʃæɹɪti/ /ˈtʃɛɹəti/

An organization, the objective of which is to carry out a charitable purpose.

"The local charity provides food and clothing to families in need. "

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providing verb

/pɹəˈvaɪdɪŋ/

To make a living; earn money for necessities.

"It is difficult to provide for my family working on minimum wage."

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poverty noun

/ˈpɒvəti/ /ˈpɑːvɚti/

The quality or state of being poor; lack of money

"The family lived in poverty, struggling to afford basic necessities. "

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poorest adjective

/ˈpɔːrɪst/ /ˈpʊrɪst/

With no or few possessions or money, particularly in relation to contemporaries who do have them.

"Even the poorest student deserves the chance to get a good education. "

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mission noun

/ˈmɪʃn̩/

A set of tasks that fulfills a purpose or duty; an assignment set by an employer, or by oneself.

"My school's mission is to prepare students for success in higher education. "

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essential noun

/ɪˈsɛn.ʃəl/

A necessary ingredient.

"Salt is an essential for cooking a good soup. "

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extreme noun

/ɛkˈstɹiːm/ /ɪkˈstɹim/

The greatest or utmost point, degree or condition.

"The extreme of the workday was the three-hour meeting. "

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supplies noun

/səˈplaɪz/

The act of supplying.

"supply and demand"

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destitution noun

/dɛstɪˈtjuːʃən/ /dɛstɪˈtuːʃən/

The action of deserting or abandoning.

"The destitution of her family by her father left them struggling to survive on their own. "

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neighborhoods noun

/ˈneɪbərˌhʊdz/ /ˈneɪbəˌhʊdz/

The quality of being a neighbor, of living nearby, next to each-other; proximity.

"Our neighborhood was our only reason to exchange hollow greetings."

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alleviate verb

/əˈli.vi.eɪt/

To make less severe, as a pain or difficulty.

"Alcohol is often a cheap tool to alleviate the stress of a hard day."