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/
Adjective
1.
made poor or reduced to poverty
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The war left many families impoverished and struggling to survive.
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He grew up in an impoverished neighborhood.
2.
deprived of strength, richness, or fertility
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The constant farming had left the soil impoverished.
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The region's culture became impoverished after years of oppression.
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