Pauperism
Pronunciation: /ˈpɔpɝˈɪzəm/
Pauperism (noun)
- A condition where many people live in very poor conditions with little money, food, or housing for long periods.
- A situation where poor people repeatedly rely on public help because they cannot earn enough to live independently.
Examples
- The charity fights pauperism in the poorest neighborhoods.
- Many families suffer pauperism when wages cannot cover rent.