pauper (**포**퍼) — a person who is extremely poor and has no money or possessions
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who is extremely poor and has no money or possessions
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpɔːpər/
Korean meaning: 극도로 가난한 사람, 빈민
Korean pronunciation: **포**퍼
Example Sentences
- The famous actor ended up as a pauper because he spent all his money on expensive cars and parties.
- My wallet makes me feel like a pauper every time I check my bank account.
- She donated millions to charity, preferring to live like a pauper rather than show off her wealth.
pauper
NOUN//ˈpɔːpər//
a person who is extremely poor and has no money or possessions
A pauper sits on the street while wealthy shoppers pass by
A proper man drops his copper, becomes a pauper!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'pauper' meaning 'poor' or 'having little.' The word was adopted into Old French and Middle English, maintaining its original Latin meaning of a person in poverty.
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📝Examples
“The famous actor ended up as a pauper because he spent all his money on expensive cars and parties.”
“My wallet makes me feel like a pauper every time I check my bank account.”
“She donated millions to charity, preferring to live like a pauper rather than show off her wealth.”
“After buying the latest iPhone, I'm basically a pauper until next payday.”
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