destitution — poverty so extreme that one lacks the basic necessities of life
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: poverty so extreme that one lacks the basic necessities of life
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌdestɪˈtuːʃən/
Korean meaning: 극도의 빈곤, 궁핍
Korean pronunciation: 데스티**튜**션
Example Sentences
- After spending all his money on cryptocurrency, Jake experienced complete destitution and had to move back with his parents.
- The charity organization works to alleviate destitution in developing countries.
- She went from luxury to destitution when her online shopping addiction got out of control.
destitution
NOUN//ˌdestɪˈtuːʃən//
poverty so extreme that one lacks the basic necessities of life
A homeless family experiences destitution in a cold winter alley
The constitution promises hope, but the institution ignores destitution!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin destitutio, from destituere meaning 'to abandon' or 'to leave standing alone.' The word literally meant 'to place down' or 'to set away from,' conveying the sense of being left with nothing.
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📝Examples
“After spending all his money on cryptocurrency, Jake experienced complete destitution and had to move back with his parents.”
“The charity organization works to alleviate destitution in developing countries.”
“She went from luxury to destitution when her online shopping addiction got out of control.”
“The documentary exposed the harsh reality of destitution in urban areas.”
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