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
Loanwordpauperother
=pauper
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.