Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

immiseration

noun

/ˌɪmɪzəˈreɪʃən/

Definition

The act of making someone extremely poor or miserable.

Examples

The immiseration of the working class led to widespread social unrest.
Economic policies that prioritize profit over people can result in the immiseration of many communities.
The documentary highlighted the immiseration experienced by families affected by the recession.

Meaning

Immiseration refers to a state where individuals or groups are driven into poverty or extreme hardship, often as a result of economic, political, or social changes.