the poverty line

US /ðə ˈpɑː.vər.t̬i laɪn/
UK /ðə ˈpɑː.vər.t̬i laɪn/
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armoedegrens

the estimated minimum level of income needed to secure the necessities of life

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Many families in the city live below the poverty line.
Veel gezinnen in de stad leven onder de armoedegrens.
The government aims to lift more people above the poverty line.
De regering streeft ernaar meer mensen boven de armoedegrens te tillen.