CEFR B2

impoverishment

noun

Meaning

The state of being made poor or the process of becoming poor, especially as a result of economic hardship or lack of resources.

Examples

The rapid industrialization led to the impoverishment of rural communities.
Years of drought caused severe impoverishment in the region.

Synonyms: poverty, deprivation, destitution, penury

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impoverishment (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ɪmˈpɒvərɪʃmənt/

Definition

The state of being made poor or the process of becoming poor, especially as a result of economic hardship or lack of resources.

Examples

The rapid industrialization led to the impoverishment of rural communities.
Years of drought caused severe impoverishment in the region.
The economic crisis resulted in the impoverishment of many middle-class families.

How to Use impoverishment

impoverishment of (prepositional phrase): Indicates what is being made poor or depleted. — "The impoverishment of the soil has reduced crop yields."

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