Meaning of the word poverty-stricken in English
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poverty-stricken
US /ˈpɑː.vɚ.t̬iˌstrɪk.ən/
UK /ˈpɒv.ə.tiˌstrɪk.ən/
Adjective
extremely poor; suffering from the effects of poverty
Example:
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The charity provides aid to poverty-stricken families in the region.
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He grew up in a poverty-stricken neighborhood.