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Pauperizing: meaning, definitions and examples

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pauperizing

 

[ ˈpɔːpərˌaɪzɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

economic condition

Pauperizing is a process that refers to making someone poor or impoverished. It often involves systemic factors such as economic policies or social structures that lead to a significant reduction in a person's wealth or resources. This term can also describe changes in lifestyle or community dynamics that place individuals in financially precarious situations. In a broader sense, pauperizing can affect entire populations, particularly in regions where economic systems fail or where there is widespread inequality.

Synonyms

depleting, destituting, impoverishing

Examples of usage

  • The recession is pauperizing many families.
  • Policies that ignore the poor are pauperizing the working class.
  • Economic decline can lead to pauperizing effects on the population.

Translations

Translations of the word "pauperizing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 empobrecendo

🇮🇳 गरीब बनाना

🇩🇪 verarmen

🇮🇩 miskinkan

🇺🇦 злидарювати

🇵🇱 zubożenie

🇯🇵 貧困化する

🇫🇷 appauvrir

🇪🇸 empobrecer

🇹🇷 fakirleştirmek

🇰🇷 가난하게 하다

🇸🇦 إفقار

🇨🇿 ochuzování

🇸🇰 ochudobnenie

🇨🇳 使贫困化

🇸🇮 revščina

🇮🇸 fátæknast

🇰🇿 кедейлендіру

🇬🇪 ღარიბობა

🇦🇿 kasıblanma

🇲🇽 empobrecer

Etymology

The word 'pauperizing' is derived from the Latin word 'pauper,' which means 'poor' or 'low income,' combined with the suffix '-ize,' indicating a process of causing or making. The term evolved in English to describe actions or policies that result in the degradation of financial stability for individuals or groups. Its usage became more prominent in socio-economic discussions, particularly during times of economic turmoil and restructuring. The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw increased awareness of poverty and exploitation, leading to a more frequent application of the word in political and social discourse. Pauperizing highlights not only individual misfortune but also systemic issues that can create widespread poverty.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,482, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.