income poverty

noun

The condition of having an income below a certain low threshold, typically as defined by governments or international organizations; poorness resulting from low income.

Meanings

nounincome poverty (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe condition of having an income below a certain low threshold, typically as defined by governments or international organizations; poorness resulting from low income.
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