Poorer: meaning, definitions and examples
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poorer
[ ˈpʊərər ]
financial status
Having less money or fewer possessions than other people; of low economic status.
Synonyms
deprived, economically disadvantaged, impoverished, less wealthy
Examples of usage
- He comes from a poorer background than most of his classmates.
- She felt poorer after losing her job.
- The poorer neighborhoods often lack access to quality education and healthcare.
- The country's poorer regions suffer from high unemployment rates.
- Despite being poorer, they are a close-knit community.
- They couldn't afford to buy a new car, so they settled for a poorer quality used one.
Translations
Translations of the word "poorer" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais pobre
🇮🇳 अधिक गरीब
🇩🇪 ärmer
🇮🇩 lebih miskin
🇺🇦 бідніший
🇵🇱 biedniejszy
🇯🇵 より貧しい
🇫🇷 plus pauvre
🇪🇸 más pobre
🇹🇷 daha fakir
🇰🇷 더 가난한
🇸🇦 أفقر
🇨🇿 chudší
🇸🇰 chudobnejší
🇨🇳 更贫穷的
🇸🇮 revnejši
🇮🇸 fátækari
🇰🇿 кедейірек
🇬🇪 უფრო ღარიბი
🇦🇿 daha kasıb
🇲🇽 más pobre
Word origin
The word 'poorer' originated from the Middle English word 'pover', which meant 'lacking in money or resources'. Over time, the word evolved to its current form, describing someone with limited financial means. The concept of poverty and wealth inequality has been present throughout history, with various social and economic factors contributing to the distinction between the rich and the poorer classes.