Meaning of the word destitution in English

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destitution

US /ˌdes.təˈtuː.ʃən/
UK /ˌdes.təˈtuː.ʃən/

Noun

1.

the state of being without money, food, a home, or possessions:

Example:
Destitution has become a major problem in the capital.
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