Destituted: meaning, definitions and examples
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destituted
[ ˈdɛstəˌtjuːtɪd ]
state of poverty
The term 'destituted' is used to describe individuals or communities that have been rendered extremely poor, lacking the basic necessities of life such as food, shelter, and clothing. It signifies a state of severe deprivation often caused by poverty, displacement, or disaster. Destituted people are unable to secure their basic needs and may rely on charity or government aid for survival. This term reflects not just financial lack but a broader social and economic exclusion.
Synonyms
deprived, impoverished, needy, poor
Examples of usage
- The destituted families in the area depend on food banks for survival.
- After the natural disaster, many people were left destituted.
- The charity focuses on helping destituted individuals find housing.
- As the economic crisis worsens, more citizens become destituted.
Translations
Translations of the word "destituted" in other languages:
🇵🇹 destituído
🇮🇳 निर्वासित
🇩🇪 entzogen
🇮🇩 diusir
🇺🇦 позбавлений
🇵🇱 pozbawiony
🇯🇵 追放された
🇫🇷 destitué
🇪🇸 despojado
🇹🇷 mahrum
🇰🇷 박탈당한
🇸🇦 مفصول
🇨🇿 zbavený
🇸🇰 zbavený
🇨🇳 被剥夺的
🇸🇮 razporejen
🇮🇸 fátækur
🇰🇿 құқығынан айырылған
🇬🇪 მოკლებული
🇦🇿 məhrum
🇲🇽 despojado
Etymology
The term 'destitute' originates from the Latin word 'destitutus', which means 'abandoned' or 'forsaken'. It is derived from the verb 'destituere', meaning 'to leave' or 'to abandon', combining 'de-' implying 'down from' or 'away from' and 'statuere' meaning 'to place' or 'to set'. The evolution of the word reflects a deepening association with poverty and lack, moving from its original sense of abandonment to the specific condition of lacking the essential means of living. Over time, 'destitute' has come to encapsulate not just economic poverty but also social marginalization and exclusion, highlighting the urgent need for societal intervention to assist those in dire situations.