Impoverishment: meaning, definitions and examples
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impoverishment
[ ɪmˈpɒvərɪʃmənt ]
economic
The state of being extremely poor, lacking the resources or means for a decent standard of living.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Years of war led to widespread impoverishment in the region.
- The government's policies have resulted in the impoverishment of many families.
general
The act or process of making or becoming poor.
Synonyms
deprivation, impoverishing, ruin
Examples of usage
- The impoverishment of the soil due to over-farming.
- The economic downturn led to the impoverishment of the population.
Translations
Translations of the word "impoverishment" in other languages:
🇵🇹 empobrecimento
🇮🇳 दरिद्रता
🇩🇪 Verarmung
🇮🇩 pemiskinan
🇺🇦 зубожіння
🇵🇱 zubożenie
🇯🇵 貧困化 (ひんこんか)
🇫🇷 appauvrissement
🇪🇸 empobrecimiento
🇹🇷 fakirleşme
🇰🇷 빈곤화 (貧困化)
🇸🇦 إفقار
🇨🇿 zchudnutí
🇸🇰 zchudobnenie
🇨🇳 贫困化 (pín kùn huà)
🇸🇮 osiromašenje
🇮🇸 fátækt
🇰🇿 кедейшілік
🇬🇪 გაღარიბება
🇦🇿 kasıblaşma
🇲🇽 empobrecimiento
Word origin
The word 'impoverishment' originated from the Old French word 'empoverir', meaning 'to make poor'. It entered the English language in the late 16th century. The concept of impoverishment has been a significant issue throughout history, often resulting from economic downturns, wars, or social policies. Addressing impoverishment remains a key challenge for societies worldwide.
See also: impoverished, impoverishing.