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Pauperized: meaning, definitions and examples

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pauperized

 

[ ˈpɔːpərˌaɪzd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

economic status

To pauperize means to make someone poor or to deprive them of their wealth or resources. It can also refer to a process that leads to increased poverty among individuals or communities.

Synonyms

bankrupt, deplete, destitute, impoverish

Examples of usage

  • The economic crisis pauperized many families, leaving them without basic necessities.
  • The new policies may pauperize the middle class and widen the gap between the rich and poor.
  • He felt that the lack of support from the government had pauperized the local communities.
  • The war pauperized the region, resulting in widespread suffering.

Translations

Translations of the word "pauperized" in other languages:

🇵🇹 empobrecido

🇮🇳 गरीब बना हुआ

🇩🇪 verarmt

🇮🇩 miskin

🇺🇦 збіднілий

🇵🇱 zubożony

🇯🇵 貧しい

🇫🇷 appauvri

🇪🇸 empobrecido

🇹🇷 yoksullaşmış

🇰🇷 빈곤해진

🇸🇦 مُفْتَقِر

🇨🇿 zchudlý

🇸🇰 zchudobnený

🇨🇳 贫穷的

🇸🇮 revščina

🇮🇸 fátækur

🇰🇿 кедейленген

🇬🇪 ღარიბი

🇦🇿 sosial cəhətdən zəifləmiş

🇲🇽 empobrecido

Word origin

The word 'pauperize' is derived from the Latin word 'pauper', meaning 'poor' or 'having little wealth'. It entered English in the late 19th century, primarily used in contexts discussing the consequences of economic policies, social reforms, and historical events such as wars or economic depressions. The concept of pauperization emphasizes the loss of financial stability and wealth, often highlighting issues of social justice and economic disparity. The suffix '-ize' is used to form a verb indicating the act of causing or becoming, making 'pauperize' suggest the action of creating poverty or a state of being impoverished. Over time, the term has been utilized in various economic and social discussions to describe the impact of systemic issues on individuals and communities.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,056, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.