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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