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Term: Destitutes

Definition:

(noun) Destitute individuals; people who lack the basic necessities of life.

(adjective) Being extremely poor or lacking resources.

Senses:

Noun: → Destitute individuals; people who lack the basic necessities of life.

Example sentence 1: The local shelter provides food and shelter for destitutes in the community.

Example sentence 2: Many destitutes rely on the support of charitable organizations to survive.

Adjective: → Being extremely poor or lacking resources.

Example sentence 1: She grew up in a destitute neighborhood where poverty was rampant.

Example sentence 2: The novel sheds light on the struggles of a destitute family during the Great Depression.

Possible Related Products:

• Books on Poverty in America
• Charitable Organizations Support
• Guides on Helping the Homeless