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Impoverishment Definition & Meaning

impoverishment
noun
  1. the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
  2. the act of making someone poor

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Frequently asked questions

What does impoverishment mean?
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions the act of making someone poor
What part of speech is impoverishment?
Impoverishment is a noun.
How many definitions does impoverishment have?
Impoverishment has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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