Meaning of the word impoverished in English

What does impoverished mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

impoverished

US /ɪmˈpɑː.vɚ.ɪʃt/
UK /ɪmˈpɒv.ər.ɪʃt/
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Adjective

1.

made poor or reduced to poverty

Example:
The war left many families impoverished and struggling to survive.
He grew up in an impoverished neighborhood.
2.

deprived of strength, richness, or fertility

Example:
The constant farming had left the soil impoverished.
The region's culture became impoverished after years of oppression.
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