indigent

US /ˈɪn.dɪ.dʒənt/
UK /ˈɪn.dɪ.dʒənt/
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poor; needy

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The charity provides food and shelter for indigent families.
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Many indigent people rely on government assistance.
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destituteimpoverishedpennilesspoorneedydisadvantageddepriveddown-and-outpauperizedstrapped for cash
1.

an indigent person

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The city provides a shelter for the indigent.
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Legal aid is available for the indigent.
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pauperdestitute personpoor personneedy persondown-and-out