Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
indigency
Noun
/ˈɪn.dɪ.dʒən.si/
Definition
The state of being in need of basic necessities due to poverty.
Examples
- After losing his job, he fell into a state of indigency.
- The charity organization aims to assist those facing indigency in our community.
Meaning
Indigency refers to a condition of extreme poverty where an individual or family lacks sufficient financial resources to afford essential items such as food, clothing, and shelter.
Synonyms
- Poverty
- Destitution
- Need
- Impoverishment
- Deprivation
