destitution

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Related terms 1.2.2 Translations

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[edit] Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ˈdɛst.ɪˌtʃʊu.ʃən/ SAMPA: /"dEst.I.tSu:.S@n/

[edit] Noun

destitution (uncountable)

1. an extreme state of poverty, in which a person is almost completely lacking in resources or means of support.

[edit] Related terms

• destitute

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