CEFR C1

indigent

adjective

Meaning

Lacking necessities of life because of poverty; extremely poor.

Examples

The city established a new program to provide housing for its indigent population.
Many indigent families rely on food banks and charitable organizations for support.

Synonyms: poor, needy, destitute, impoverished

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indigent (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈɪndɪdʒənt/

Definition

Lacking necessities of life because of poverty; extremely poor.

Examples

The city established a new program to provide housing for its indigent population.
Many indigent families rely on food banks and charitable organizations for support.
Despite his indigent circumstances, he maintained a remarkable sense of dignity.

How to Use indigent

indigent person/people (collocation): Referring to individuals who are very poor. — "The charity aims to provide aid to indigent people in the community."
indigent care (collocation): Medical or legal services provided to those unable to pay. — "Hospitals often have funds set aside for indigent care."

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