Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
impoverishment
Noun
/ɪmˈpɒv.ər.ɪʃ.ment/
Definition
The state of being poor or in a condition of reduced wealth or quality.
Examples
- The impoverishment of the once-thriving town was evident after the factory closed.
- Impoverishment can lead to a lack of access to education and healthcare.
- The government implemented measures to combat the impoverishment of its citizens.
Meaning
Impoverishment refers to the process of becoming poor or the condition of being impoverished, often as a result of economic or social factors.
Synonyms
- deprivation
- poverty
- destitution
- ruin
- collapse
