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Official Poverty

Definition: Official poverty refers to a specific measure used by governments to determine the percentage of individuals or families living below the poverty line in a given region or country.

Senses:

1. Noun (Singular): The state of being officially recognized as living in poverty according to the established criteria.
2. Noun (Plural): The collective group of individuals or families that are officially recognized as living in poverty.

Sample Sentences:

1. The official poverty rate in the country has been steadily decreasing over the past decade.
2. Many government programs are aimed at reducing the number of people living in official poverty.
3. The official poverty line is determined by considering factors such as income, household size, and cost of living.
4. The government provides various benefits and assistance programs to support those living below the official poverty line.

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• Poverty Statistics
• Anti-Poverty Programs
• Income Inequality