CEFR C1

destitution

noun

Meaning

A state of extreme poverty and lack of means of subsistence.

Examples

The war left millions of people in complete destitution, struggling to find food and shelter.
Many charities work tirelessly to alleviate destitution in developing countries.

Synonyms: poverty, indigence, penury, impoverishment

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destitution (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌdɛstɪˈtjuːʃən/

Definition

A state of extreme poverty and lack of means of subsistence.

Examples

The war left millions of people in complete destitution, struggling to find food and shelter.
Many charities work tirelessly to alleviate destitution in developing countries.
Despite his former wealth, a series of bad investments led him to utter destitution.

How to Use destitution

in destitution (prepositional phrase): In a state of extreme poverty. — "Many families found themselves in destitution after the economic collapse."
reduce destitution (collocation): To lessen the amount or severity of extreme poverty. — "Government programs were designed to reduce destitution among the elderly."

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