pauper

🇬🇧 UK/'pɒ:pә/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

A person who is extremely poor, often dependent on public charity

贫民,穷人,靠救济度日者

🧩 Root Breakdown

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Common Collocations

  • 1.poor pauper贫穷的穷人
  • 2.destitute pauper一无所有的穷人
  • 3.village pauper村里的贫民

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    In medieval times, a pauper had little chance of improving their social status.

  • 2.

    The charity provided food and shelter for the city's paupers.

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