indigent

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indigent

(adjective)

Meaning

lacking basic necessities of life

Example

"The charity aims to assist the indigent families in the community."

Synonyms

impoverishedneedydestitute

Antonyms

wealthyaffluent

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'indigens', meaning lacking.
Related word forms
  • noun: indigence

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