Beggary

Pronunciation: /bɛɡˈɡɑɹaɪ/

Beggary (noun)

  1. the state of being very poor and having no money or resources
  2. the act of asking people for money or food because you are very poor

Examples

  • The family lived in beggary despite their hard work.
  • Beggary was evident in the neglected parts of the city.

Common collocations: live in beggary, reduce beggary, beggary conditions, resort to beggary, engage in beggary

Synonyms of Beggary

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Beggary

  • financial status
  • economic condition