indigence (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈɪndɪdʒəns/
Definition
A state of extreme poverty and destitution.
Examples
The charity works to lift people out of indigence.
Many families struggled with indigence during the economic downturn.
The report highlighted the widespread indigence in the rural areas.
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